Recent content by NavyMarine1978

After reinstalling the old, non-functioning fan switch, it heated up on the bike and bubbled out water which I assume was from boiling it in a pot of water on the stove. It was pure water and no antifreeze. It bubbled out between the brass body and the enamel filler around the pins. Is there a...

I will definately check the temprange before installing the switch. I know that the toggle switch that I currently have works 100% of the time but it requires my constant attention to turn on and shut off. Iwould rather not have to worry about this. Thanks again,

The switch that I ordered from Parts Source only had the one option so I did not ask for the heat range. I will definately check it out before installing. I do not mind installing an aftermarket switch as long as it functions and does its job. I would hate to over-heat the bike and damage the...

I ordered a fan switch from a '94 Geo Metro through Parts Source and they want $31 for it. I read that somepeople have had it only function intermitantly causing the engine to over heat. I want to put the proper switch in except for its cost $83. Do you recomend the Geo switch and does it...

I put the switch backintot he bike for now. I will definately put a new one in if I plug the harness back into it and it doesn't turn on. I figure I will have the switch done in Sept when I do the water pump as well. I noticed an interesting thing after I installed the switch. Water bubbled...

I wish this switch would just decide to work. I feel that I cleaned it thoroughly but I only used contact cleaner. maybe not strong enough? The resistance would simply not go down far enough. I even tried boiling in both water and coolant. If the switch simply won't work, I certainly will...

No luck with the switch. The digital meter lowered its resistance a lot (316k-7k) but not enough to make a connection in the switch. I have read of people matching up thread diameters and pitch (M18, 1.5mm) and heat range of switches from small cars. I found two. One is a switch for a '94 Geo...

Thank you Gerry for the video. I was glad to see how you tested your switch. What is the max resistance marked on your meter next to the infinite symbol? I have a non-functional meter here with a needle and it only rises to 2k before hitting infinite. My switch reads 3.16k on the digital...

That does make sense. I had the water on my stove boiling at 170 degrees F and it went up to 210 degrees F. If the switch only functions at its max range, than water won't get hot enough. I figured that I would try the water first and see if that works. It will keep my wife happier knowing...

I bought a digital multimeter and took a reading. I first tested the leads by touching them and it gave a reading of about 4 ohms. I then tested the switch at room temp and got a reading of about 317,000 ohms. I will test the switch tomorrow in boiling water and antifreeze if the water...

I bought a new meter since the one I was using I had made a while back as a project and may not work properly. The switch only started getting that reading after I had it in water in pieces. Maybe water is still inside? Originally, before I put it in the water, it didn't read at all at room...

Are you saying that the switch has an ohm reading when it is technically 'cold'? I am getting a reading on the meter at room temp, but not the same as touching the leads together which causes the needle to go all the way up. I would say its about a 2/3 at room temp compared to all the way...

I have allowed the switch to thoroughly dry after cleaning. I locktited the cap threads before closing the switch. That has to cure now for 24 hrs. I put my wire leads onto the prongs of the switch and attached the meter. Right now, out of water at room temp, the switch gives a reading on...

I just bought some wires and proper connectors so that the meter can stay attached in the pot. Is the switch submersed or are the prongs left out of the water? I also bought a meat thermometer to watch the temp. The first attempt, I tried holding the meter leads against the switch and that did...

I pulled the switch apart and found some white gunk and varnish like stuff in the end cap and the main switch. I used contact cleaner. It seems clean now. I let the parts dry before threading back together and did an ohm test. It showed infinite resistance. I proceeded to boil a kettle of...