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Kohler Genset Fan Question - Scott Forman - 01-29-2006 10:35 Has anyone ever installed a thermostatic control for the Kohler genset radiator fan? I would see two benefits to doing this: 1) The obvious reduction in noise when fan isn't spinning 2) My gen seems to run at only about 160 degrees except on the hottest days, meaning that the engine never really "heats up" all the way and, therefore, never quits smoking. This, of course, leads to more exhaust odor than is necessary. Any tips? Thanks Scott Forman 82 FC35RB Memphis Kohler Genset Fan Question - mbulriss - 01-30-2006 07:26 Scott, Interesting comment you posted, based on my recent experience: >2) My gen seems to run at only about 160 degrees except on the > hottest days, meaning that the engine never really "heats up" > all the way and,therefore, never quits smoking. This, of course, > leads to more exhaust odor than is necessary. The Perkins on my 83 PT40 also runs consistently at 160 and used to smoke continuously, like yours is doing. I just changed the Perkins "lift pump" (aka fuel pump in the U.S.) and sealed up some fuel line air leaks in the process of doing so. It just dawned on me over this past weekend while I was running the genset that there was no smoke, less odor, and the Perkins seemed to be running smoother than ever before. I am left to wonder if the smoke problem was *more* due to a fuel mixture problem all along, thanks to the developing air leaks? The Perkins always took two tries to get it started and now it starts immediately, so I guess I have had the minor air leaks for some time.... My 2 cents since you asked for tips. Mike Bulriss 1983 PT40 "Stagecoach" - For Sale and all shined up for the new owner 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" - maybe I can get time to work on it now! San Antonio, TX --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@r...> wrote: > > Has anyone ever installed a thermostatic control for the Kohler genset > radiator fan? I would see two benefits to doing this: > > 1) The obvious reduction in noise when fan isn't spinning > > 2) My gen seems to run at only about 160 degrees except on the hottest > days, meaning that the engine never really "heats up" all the way and, > therefore, never quits smoking. This, of course, leads to more exhaust > odor than is necessary. > > Any tips? > > Thanks > Scott Forman > 82 FC35RB > Memphis > Kohler Genset Fan Question - Jay Darst - 01-30-2006 13:45 If anyone has done or knows the parts and procedure to make the Perkins cooling fan a 2 speed, I am very interested in that upgrade! Jay Darst 85PT40 Springfield, IL --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@r...> wrote: > > Has anyone ever installed a thermostatic control for the Kohler genset > radiator fan? I would see two benefits to doing this: > > 1) The obvious reduction in noise when fan isn't spinning > > 2) My gen seems to run at only about 160 degrees except on the hottest > days, meaning that the engine never really "heats up" all the way and, > therefore, never quits smoking. This, of course, leads to more exhaust > odor than is necessary. > > Any tips? > > Thanks > Scott Forman > 82 FC35RB > Memphis > Kohler Genset Fan Question - indynotjones - 01-31-2006 08:54 Hi Jay, Look at the Vintage Birds site, a write up by John Fahnestock, around Nov 02 (or before). He lists: Model A type fan blade with Flex Fan DERALE 19117 from NAPA hub BROWNING H 5/8 with reversed direction of flow He added a pancake fan IMPERIAL 221616 Autozone, a 12vdc fan that draws 10 amps and is very quiet DPDT relay GRAINGER P/N 5X848E with a selector switch He said main fan amps went from 9 to 5 and the noise level dropped off I am just quoting this from a printout and claim NO expertise or knowledge about any of it. By the way, thanks for the info on the diesel Jeeps. I can't affort the Indiana taxes for a new vehicle right now, but as soon as I can get relocated to a more tax friendly state I will be over to get one. It might be a couple of years! Lee Benson, 85FC35, Carthage, IN --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst" wrote: > > If anyone has done or knows the parts and procedure to make the > Perkins cooling fan a 2 speed, I am very interested in that upgrade! Kohler Genset Fan Question - Tom Warner - 01-31-2006 09:22 Should be fairly simple to add a thermostatic cut in/out in series with the motor, similar to the one connected under the rear bed for the freeeze protection heateron the Forward control models. Since the generator motor runs constantly when the generator is running (indicates that the generator is working), you could T off the temperature sender and add a new sender calibrated for what ever temperature you want the motor to go on. It would be similar to the sender used for the Horton air fan on the Cat 3208. Mine now goes on at 205 degrees and off at about 190. Just a thought and a simple way of doing it. tom warner 1982 FC35 Vernon Center,NY At 03:54 PM 1/31/2006, you wrote: >Hi Jay, Look at the Vintage Birds site, a write up by John >Fahnestock, around Nov 02 (or before). He lists: >Model A type fan blade with Flex Fan DERALE 19117 from NAPA >hub BROWNING H 5/8 with reversed direction of flow >He added a pancake fan IMPERIAL 221616 Autozone, a 12vdc fan that >draws 10 amps and is very quiet >DPDT relay GRAINGER P/N 5X848E with a selector switch > >He said main fan amps went from 9 to 5 and the noise level dropped off > >I am just quoting this from a printout and claim NO expertise or >knowledge about any of it. > >By the way, thanks for the info on the diesel Jeeps. I can't affort >the Indiana taxes for a new vehicle right now, but as soon as I can >get relocated to a more tax friendly state I will be over to get >one. 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