nib1980
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 12:12 PM |
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Cooling adaptor - Datsun 240 Samuri
Hi All,
I know this isn't locost exactly, but I'm tryign to help out my boss.
He's recently bought a Datsun 240Z, and wants to fit a fan switch to the existing head (simple switch to ground) But we can't seem to
find a suitable switch to fit the hole. The normal fan switches are usually quite large.
Does anyone know where to source a smaller type or possibly an adaptor to do this?
Many thanks
Neil
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r1_pete
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 12:50 PM |
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What about using the type which fit into the top hose like
this
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nib1980
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 12:53 PM |
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yeah we thought about that but he want to look authentic.
The head has a place to fit it, as the automatic version had a thermostat, but as you can imagine it's now 30 years opld and parts are a touch
rare!
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r1_pete
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 12:53 PM |
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Even more
locost
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r1_pete
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 01:04 PM |
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Yes I understand the originality req, but as you say original fit kit for this car is going to be very scarce. An in hose adapter could be used as an
interrim to make the car usable.....
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nib1980
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 01:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by r1_pete
Yes I understand the originality req, but as you say original fit kit for this car is going to be very scarce. An in hose adapter could be used as an
interrim to make the car usable.....
very true, except he just forked out £200 for a set of new hoses!
the fan is electric and curretly on a switch, so I suspect we'll keep looking
any other ideas?
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r1_pete
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 04:31 PM |
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£200 - eek. How about the kenlowe switch, that has a bulb on the end of a fine copper capilary, which slips between the hose and rad inlet, so no
butchery, and its adjustable.
Link
Not as elegant as in hose and but could get him by...
[Edited on 9/4/08 by r1_pete]
[Edited on 9/4/08 by r1_pete]
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 05:47 PM |
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Have a word with your local radiator specialists they may be able to fit a boss in one of the tanks on the rad to take a switch . Switches have the
temperature range engraved on the hexagon so you can select the heat range you need . Most decent motor factors should have the switches in stock or
you may be able to get an adjustable one from CBS. Would recommend fitting a relay for the fan .
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