Start by checking coolant in pressure bottle as well as the obvious overflow bottle. Disconnect the thermal switch
And short connections on the end-fan should come on low for one set, high for the other;there are 3 connections at the end. Thermal SW is on RH side of radiator behind lower grill. Then we'll see...
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> On May 25, 2016, at 6:26 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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