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Nathanl_01 · 05-17-2012, 02:22 PM

I am looking for a solenoid for the high side of a Taurus fan. I originally used a Ford starter solenoid, but quickly burnt out. Anyone have any suggestions?

chevy_phil · 05-17-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathanl_01

I am looking for a solenoid for the high side of a Taurus fan. I originally used a Ford starter solenoid, but quickly burnt out. Anyone have any suggestions?

Talk to darren, aka 12voltguy or seabass. He hooked me up with great high amp relays that I am using for the high speed on my taurus fan.

MEAKIN · 05-17-2012, 02:51 PM

or a winch solenoid from an atv winch is what i used after a couple starter solenoids packed it in

FbOmRxD · 05-22-2012, 08:50 AM

i run both my high and low speed off these relays...

http://www.fourthgen.net/

never had a problem with them.

440-fide Ramcharger · 05-22-2012, 08:53 AM

http://www.allbatterysalesandservice...fm/4,7650.html

Cole Hersee 24143

A bit overkill, but why not?

Don't know anything about that site, just googled it.

yjwrangler95 · 05-22-2012, 10:19 AM

I've run continous duty marine solenoid's on mine, on the last one i used an extra xd9000 warn jobbie i had laying around. Seems to be working pretty good.

csutton7 · 05-22-2012, 12:00 PM

try here---

http://www.hollisterroad.com/products.asp

ROXROES · 05-22-2012, 12:19 PM

Myself and two other buddies run the Hollister Road kit. High quality, works great and they ship quick.

BB1980 · 05-26-2012, 12:27 PM

I can't remember what brand I used, but it's a 60A relay that looks like any other foglight relay.

302B4 · 05-26-2012, 09:31 PM

This a good thread. Any tips or tricks should be dropped in here too. Taurus fan questions are all over the site so a dedicated thread would be nice.

swickwake · 05-28-2012, 01:32 PM

has anyone used the volovo relay block with the taurus fan. i picked up a a taurus fan and a couple months later i learned about the volovo relay block.

relay block.

mrqtipp · 06-01-2012, 05:50 PM

NAPA Part# ST85 works great

gprguy · 06-02-2012, 05:22 AM

I try to only use 1 kind of relay in my rigs, a 40 amp. For the low side I use 1 40 amp, high side I use two in parallel (in each case paired up with 1 or 2 40 amp circuit breakers). They're reasonably easy to find in the middle of nowhere and it cuts down on the number of spares I need. Been working great in 2 Jeeps for 5-6 years now. I don't use high range a ton though, only when low can't keep up which isn't often.

meatmonkey · 06-03-2012, 01:20 AM

I've wired up a few Taurus fans using the blue relays found under the hood of many mid nineties Nissans. I'll steal the pigtail too cause they'll typically unclip from the fuse box. They are supposedly good for almost 60 amps and I've never seen one fail.

Note: I'm a cheap bastard who would rather build just about anything than buy it, so this is my form of recycling.

Devil Dog · 06-05-2012, 06:00 AM

I have used these 80 amp relays for years with no issues.. can't find the supplier.. he was overseas but i got them for like 8 bucks..

this is just a google image..

ok.. i found a site that has the exact same ones i use... http://www.uneeksupply.com/80-60-Amp...ay_p_3603.html

that's not where i ordered mine from.. but by looks, it's the same exact relay.. i purchased 8 of them like 4 years ago.. still on my oringinal relay..

gmcxt · 06-05-2012, 07:06 PM

Whats so wrong with a .....Ford Tarus radiator fan relay???

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...rus&vi=1139004

Bigburlynakedguy · 06-06-2012, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmcxt

Whats so wrong with a .....Ford Tarus radiator fan relay???

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...rus&vi=1139004

That's not what runs the 'good' taurus fans. They are controlled by the CCRM. It's a little box with 4 relays inside that do a few things besides controlling the fan. That box is the number one reason there are so many Tarus' in the junk yards.

KyleQ · 06-06-2012, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmcxt

Whats so wrong with a .....Ford Tarus radiator fan relay???

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...rus&vi=1139004

Yeah, I bought one those thinking the same thing, it started on fire

I've been using 30A 4 pole relays, but I'm chewing through them a little bit.

gmcxt · 06-06-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigburlynakedguy

That's not what runs the 'good' taurus fans. They are controlled by the CCRM. It's a little box with 4 relays inside that do a few things besides controlling the fan. That box is the number one reason there are so many Tarus' in the junk yards.

what year is a good Taurus fan? Is it pulse width modulated?

Bigburlynakedguy · 06-07-2012, 10:52 AM

Not pulse modulated, should have been, just two speed. Not sure the years, just know what they look like. I've used quite a few over the years.

JamSezzion · 07-31-2012, 07:14 PM

I have a taurus fan coming and have a question. Can both the low *and* high speed connections be wired to 12v *at the same time*? Or does the low speed need to be disconnected *before* turning on the high speed? I need to know if the fan will burn up if I have both low and high speed connections active. BTW...thanks for the lead on the relays; I have 4 of them coming.

deri0953 · 08-01-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JamSezzion

I have a taurus fan coming and have a question. Can both the low *and* high speed connections be wired to 12v *at the same time*? Or does the low speed need to be disconnected *before* turning on the high speed? I need to know if the fan will burn up if I have both low and high speed connections active. BTW...thanks for the lead on the relays; I have 4 of them coming.

The high and low speed wires can NOT be wired together. The fan will live a very short life if you do. I'm a fan of the Delta Current Control controllers, both the variable speed and the two speed versions. But, there are a lot of write-ups on controlling both speeds with individual relays.

JamSezzion · 08-01-2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deri0953

The high and low speed wires can NOT be wired together. The fan will live a very short life if you do. I'm a fan of the Delta Current Control controllers, both the variable speed and the two speed versions. But, there are a lot of write-ups on controlling both speeds with individual relays.

I have (1) Taurus 2-speed fan. Do you know if the DCC 2sp with dual 60amp relays will be the correct choice for this application?

Thanks....

deri0953 · 08-01-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JamSezzion

I have (1) Taurus 2-speed fan. Do you know if the DCC 2sp with dual 60amp relays will be the correct choice for this application?

Thanks....

I just checked the DCC site, and I don't see the dual 60 amp version listed. If you are referring to part number 2SP, that is the one that I used on a Colorado with a Lincoln Mark VIII fan. It worked flawlessly. I will be using the same controller in my Cherokee soon.

If you decide to buy one of the DCC controllers, be aware that delivery times can be very long, and customer support is not very good.

JamSezzion · 08-02-2012, 05:59 AM

Brian Baskin from DCC responded to my email and let me know the SP2 has two 60A relays. So I have one coming for my Taurus fan installation. Thanks!

05-17-2012, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nathanl_01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127891 Posts: 72	Taurus Fan Wiring I am looking for a solenoid for the high side of a Taurus fan. I originally used a Ford starter solenoid, but quickly burnt out. Anyone have any suggestions?

05-22-2012, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
FbOmRxD Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 54585 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 849	i run both my high and low speed off these relays... http://www.fourthgen.net/ never had a problem with them. __________________ 94 Ranger-1 tons, 5.38s, linked, 1354/dana 20 doubler, caged, hydro, 4D's, and always breaking Tow rig: 99 F250 PSD, 6-speed, South Bend Clutch, 38R, Swamps 176 Single shots, Gearhead tunes, Airdog 150, water/meth, on 37's DD: 01.5 S4 Avant....stock for now

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yjwrangler95 "Mike Honcho" Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81277 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 471	I've run continous duty marine solenoid's on mine, on the last one i used an extra xd9000 warn jobbie i had laying around. Seems to be working pretty good. __________________ My Build: /forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/1012076-old-skool-cj-build.html

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MEAKIN Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 203732 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 225	or a winch solenoid from an atv winch is what i used after a couple starter solenoids packed it in

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302B4 Hillbilly Redneck Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 173422 Location: Watson, Louisiana Posts: 490	This a good thread. Any tips or tricks should be dropped in here too. Taurus fan questions are all over the site so a dedicated thread would be nice. __________________ 99 Mazda 302 T18 NP205-TS 60/10.25 42 TSL's

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swickwake Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 124782 Posts: 128	has anyone used the volovo relay block with the taurus fan. i picked up a a taurus fan and a couple months later i learned about the volovo relay block. relay block.

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gprguy Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82945 Location: Macedon, NY Posts: 220	I try to only use 1 kind of relay in my rigs, a 40 amp. For the low side I use 1 40 amp, high side I use two in parallel (in each case paired up with 1 or 2 40 amp circuit breakers). They're reasonably easy to find in the middle of nowhere and it cuts down on the number of spares I need. Been working great in 2 Jeeps for 5-6 years now. I don't use high range a ton though, only when low can't keep up which isn't often. __________________ His: 2005 Silver LJ Rubicon - http://gprguy.com/ Hers: 2005 Khaki LJ Rubicon - http://gprgrl.com/ Check out our trail database - http://blog.gprguy.com/trail-database/

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meatmonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64145 Location: central VT Posts: 195	I've wired up a few Taurus fans using the blue relays found under the hood of many mid nineties Nissans. I'll steal the pigtail too cause they'll typically unclip from the fuse box. They are supposedly good for almost 60 amps and I've never seen one fail. Note: I'm a cheap bastard who would rather build just about anything than buy it, so this is my form of recycling.

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Devil Dog GySgt - Retired Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11922 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 1,591	I have used these 80 amp relays for years with no issues.. can't find the supplier.. he was overseas but i got them for like 8 bucks.. this is just a google image.. ok.. i found a site that has the exact same ones i use... http://www.uneeksupply.com/80-60-Amp...ay_p_3603.html that's not where i ordered mine from.. but by looks, it's the same exact relay.. i purchased 8 of them like 4 years ago.. still on my oringinal relay.. __________________ Front Toward Enemy 2009, 2011 & 2013 King of the Hammers BUCK Wild Racing Team 911 Degenerate Team 505 Team 488 O.G. "Wreckin' Crew" Last edited by Devil Dog; 06-05-2012 at 06:02 AM.

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gmcxt Sticks and Stones Join Date: Jun 2008 Member # 115122 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 932	Whats so wrong with a .....Ford Tarus radiator fan relay??? http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...rus&vi=1139004 __________________ Piss on everything I'm going four wheelin!

07-31-2012, 07:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
JamSezzion Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Member # 222407 Posts: 18	I have a taurus fan coming and have a question. Can both the low and high speed connections be wired to 12v at the same time? Or does the low speed need to be disconnected before turning on the high speed? I need to know if the fan will burn up if I have both low and high speed connections active. BTW...thanks for the lead on the relays; I have 4 of them coming.

08-02-2012, 05:59 AM	#25 (permalink)
JamSezzion Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Member # 222407 Posts: 18	Brian Baskin from DCC responded to my email and let me know the SP2 has two 60A relays. So I have one coming for my Taurus fan installation. Thanks!

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