Wow...I am really impressed and humbled by the knowledge of everyone that has responded! I am really fired up now to try some of that stuff!
As far as the project, an engineer suggested that the loads I wanted to switch would probably be fine both starting at the same time. I also have a 145 Amp alternator. I connected the 2 10 amp fans using 30 amp relays and 30 amp fuses. So far they have been running fine for 3 days.
I will try to link the post from the engineer.
]www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=156902&highlight=volt+motor+delay] also, thanks to all who replied and even sent me schematics!
[This message has been edited by BigB (edited 07-07-2006).]