electric fan
An electric fan helps keep the engine cool by blowing air over it. It's different from regular fans that are powered by the engine itself; these fans run on electricity instead.
An electric fan is a component used in vehicles to help cool the engine and other systems by moving air through the radiator and engine bay. Unlike traditional fans that are driven by the engine via a belt, electric fans operate independently, which can improve efficiency and reduce engine load.
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"dialed in the electric fan because I had my multimeter it's kind of thermometer setting on it with a thermal couple so when I got to 190 I adjusted the fan controller"
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