DeTomaso Mailing List: November 97, Message #110
     



From: 	TTullio282@aol.com

Subject: Cooling problem fixes

Date: 	Mon, 3 Nov 1997 23:48:56 +0000



Check to see that your fans are getting enough current (amps) to them.  If

you can turn them on with the engine off, run a seperate ground and a

seperate positive (one at a time, then both) to the fans.  If doing any of

these combos increases fan speed, it may be necessary to rewire the fans with

10 gauge wire.  



One other thing to check.  Try opening your front hood about 3 - 4 inches.

 You can use block foam  for the lift and a tie-wrap to hold the hood down.

 Drive around and get the car nice and hot in traffic and see if your temp

goes up to 230 again.  This will tell you if you are getting enough air flow

through the radiator.  You may need an additional pusher fan in front, or

hood vents or bigger vents.  Also check and make sure the top, sides and

bottom of the radiator are sealed from one side to the other.  At idle speeds

(stop and go) air can circulate around and around from the rear to the front

of the radiator by going around the sides and top.   I have many of the same

mods as you and fixing these problems helped me.