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Default Fan control switch in radiator.. good idea or bad?

OK guys, I've got an EFI car which is using the coolant temp sensor for the ECM. This ECM (Ford EEC-IV) does not control the fans. My Afco aluminum radiator has a bung for a sensor / switch 1/2 way up the side tank. Would it be a good idea to put a temp switch to control fans in the radiator? The radiator sees hot coolant when the stat opens and would then (at 185+) turn on the fans. Most temp switches are on the manifold before the stat, seemingly turning on the fans before the stat opens and the hot coolant fills the radiator. You think having the switch in the radiator would be too late? Or does it not matter? This sounds like a good question for Jody...
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