164 cooling fan

[Joel Hailey <alfadoc@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I read Brian Anesi's 164 cooling fan article, as well as one of the
>Technical Service Bulletin on the subject, on the 164 Home Page. I
pretty
>much determined that the fan is outta whack. The fan should function
when
>the A/C is turned on. It doesn't. The resistor that controls the fan's
>two-speed circuit is prone to failure. The Alfa Tech Bulletin
recommends a
>replacement kit consisting of a new resistor, connectors, and terminals

>(parts are now sold individually). Looks like a simple job. Has anyone
on
>the Digest made this upgrade and was there a noticeable difference in
the
>operating temperature?


I generally just bypass the resistor. That way, when the fan comes on,
its at full speed.
Joel Hailey
Centerline Products
Boulder CO
303-447-0239

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