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Joe,
When we move to either SC or TN in a couple of years I may have to go that
route ;-)
I've got a light hooked up to my fan that shows when it's running and I was
surprised to see that it really only runs in stop and go traffic, and even
then for only short bursts. Once I get over 35 - 40 mph, it never comes on,
which goes to show that the mechanical fans that run all the time are really
a drag......in more ways then one.
Bob Danielson
1975 TR6 CF38503U
Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org
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From: Joseph Grant [mailto:grant@bowtie6.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:46 AM
To: 'Bob Danielson'; 'Kendall Larsen'; emanteno@comcast.net; '6pack List'
Subject: RE: [6pack] Electric fan thermostat and electrics ?
Nice setup Bob.
However it has been my experience that to really make the electric fan run
at its peak efficiency a shroud is required. You can see my setup here:
http://www.bowtie6.com/cooling_system.htm
The picture shows the shroud and the SPAL fan mounted on the shroud. The
shroud is mounted to the radiator on posts, similar to those on Bob's
radiator. My radiator is a Griffin and it has worked flawlessly (highly
recommend it). The shroud enables the fan to draw through the opening and
this cuases only cool air to flow through. At speed, contrary to popular
belief, the radiator still works at peak efficiency flowing the air through
the opening.
The fan is controlled by a thermostat mounted on the bottom hose with a
custom made enclosure that holds the sending unit. This has worked
perfectly for 2 years even in the South Carolina summer heat.
Joe
'72 TR6 - CC77169
http://www.bowtie6.com/
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