Re: Cooling Fan and Air conditioning Question

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

You are correct in thinking that the cooling fans cycle on and off but 
when you have the A/C on they run continuously. If the A/C is off and 
the fans won't stop the Otterstadt switch may be faulty or your 
cooling system may just be running so hot that the switch won't shut 
the fans off. Should run cooler then 220 degrees-closer to 180. You 
could have air in the system, a partially plugged radiater, a bad 
cooling fan, a loose fan on a shaft, a fan running the wrong way etc.
Depending on inside and outside temperatures and the level of Freon 
and the adjustment of the pressure switch the car may be running 
normally.
Since you just purchesed this car and you don't know the service 
history you may require a cooling system service to replace old parts 
and flush with fresh Anti-Freeze. It would also be a good idea to 
check the Brake and Clutch fluid, it is supposed to be changed every 2 
years.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "mparish.ga" <mparish.ga@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I just purchased a 1982 Delorean and after driving it long enough to 
get the engine hot the cooling fan came on, but since it came on it 
has stayed on. Any ideas as to what's wrong with it. Where should I 
start? I assume it should cut off once the temp drops back down below 
220? 
> 
> Also, the air in the car seems to cycle on and off. After driving 
and running the air for about 10-15 minutes, the fan/compressor? will 
cut off for about 10-20 seconds and then cut back on. I had a mechanic 
tell me that was ok, it was just the way it worked? Does this sound 
right? Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> 
> Michael Parish
> #11225
> 
> 
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