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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Just finished installing a DC Control fan controller to run my Lincoln Mark VIII fan. WOW This fan went from nailing my alternator when it came on with my old system to not even being able to tell when it comes on and it holds the temperature at a constant temp. This controller is somewhat pricey but to me it is well worth the extra cost. I highly suggest if anyone is thinking of the Mark VIII fan to invest in one of these controllers.

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Just finished installing a DC Control fan controller to run my Lincoln Mark VIII fan. WOW This fan went from nailing my alternator when it came on with my old system to not even being able to tell when it comes on and it holds the temperature at a constant temp. This controller is somewhat pricey but to me it is well worth the extra cost. I highly suggest if anyone is thinking of the Mark VIII fan to invest in one of these controllers.

Can you give a part number or link? Thanks!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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I would be interested in this too. I just had a controller go out on me yesterday as I was sitting in a traffic jam. Had to pull off to the side to cool down and wait for the traffic to clear.

Edit: Just searched and found a link

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I have had one for 4 years with no problems,a great unit!
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Can you give a part number or link? Thanks!
dccontrol.com is the website. FK55 is the part number.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bozzman3
I have had one for 4 years with no problems,a great unit!
You mainly drive on freeways for most of your trips....

doing much stop/go traffic and YMMV.....


BTDT, years ago, not repeating the arguments, I know I"m right....

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