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Subject:Radiator fan
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 25 May 2016 19:26:19 -0500

Finally, the Carat is home! New engine, newly overhauled autotranny. And
the latter is so sweet! Can't even feel it shifting gears between 2nd and
3rd gear, and it's barely detectible between 1st and 2nd.

Picked Carat up at Floss Transmissions today, and drove home. Would you
believe I got within a stones through of my house and the low coolant light
came on. By the time I got parked, the temp needle was already clear of the
red light on the hot side. I shut down immediately. No fooling around. I'd
hate to fry a brand new engine. With the engine off, and all being quiet, I
realized there was no radiator fan  running. I thought "Now what?" I
decided to leave it til in the morning when its cool to work on it.
Besides, I need some input from anyone who has dealt with this fan. I don't
even know where to start. BTW, there was no coolant leaks anywhere.

Suggestions anyone? Would really be appreciated!

John