Re: Jumping wires to run Rad. fan

[dupree@alldata.com (Jim Dupree)]

Steve wrote:
> 
> I want to know if I jump a hot lead wire from the radiator fan on my 86 
> 4kq to the hot post on my battery will the fan run continuously (I 
> assume so) and will it damage or interfere with anuthing else?
> 
> I would liike to make the connection with a wire with alligator clips 
> on the end.  This will allow me to cool my motor a bit more than it 
> will with the thermo switch between autocross runs.
> 
> Thanks for the help.  I am pretty sure I can do this without a problem, 
> but I thought I would ask before I make a mistake.
> 

I would wire in a switch to activate the fan relay and avoid the heavy
current flow, of the fan, thru the jumper.

Take care

Jim Dupree
"80" & "84" 4K's
dupree@alldata.com
Database Development, Alldata Corp. (full time)
Autosport Technology, Sac.  CA (part time)