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Re: [Healeys] Smitty Speedo cable

To: Per Schoerner <per@schoerner.se>, healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smitty Speedo cable
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:30:35 -0700
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I have a Texas Cooler on my BJ8, and I have about 3/8" from the fan to the rear 
edge of the top tank. You have at least 
a 1/2" of adjustment at the top; I'll bet you can move your radiator forward.

Bob


On 6/9/2014 3:14 AM, Per Schoerner wrote:
> Ira
> Be careful with flexing fans that are so close to the radiator. I've seen a 
> texas cooler flex. It is easy, just rev 
> the engine. If it is that close to the radiator it will hit the radiator when 
> you rev the engine. I replaced mine with 
> a fan from an old BMW that I happened to have on the shelf. It looks just as 
> the one sold by Denis Welsh. Also beware 
> of the original fan, they can crack and when they do a fan blade will find 
> it's way through the bonnet at best.
> The radiator can be moved somewhat to the front, or you can move the whole 
> engine/transmission assembly somewhat to 
> the rear, to make the situation better, but best is to replace the fan with 
> something that doesn't flex.
>
> Per
>
> I Erbs skrev 2014-06-08 13:38:
>> Also Texas cooler is just rubbing radiator. Picking up a bit of black
>> paint. Will it flex more at higher speeds?  If so does a stock fan flex
>> that much too? If not anyone have one to sell me or trade for Texas cooler?
>
>
>


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