Matt
My 2 cents. I had ,I thought a heating problem with my 70B and bought a fan.
It didn't help. Turns out it was a bad thermostat. I took the fan off and just
ran standard when I replaced the thermostat. Car is fine. Of course the rad
was re-cored previous and all hoses etc were new.
So, I agree with Paul, unless you are doing something extra with the car like
racing or hill climbs etc. The standard system is fine if maintained
properly.
Even my 69 MGC runs on standard equipment and drove out and back to
Louisville, KY and Gatlinburg, TN in 95* weather without a hitch.
Jim Schulte
Aquatic Coordinator Souderton S.D.
Co-Secretary Philadelphia MG Club
Co-Coordinator MG 2008
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Hunt<mailto:paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: Matthew Milkevitch<mailto:mmilkevitch@yahoo.com> ;
mgs@autox.team.net<mailto:mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Electric Fans
I'd agree with the general pros and cons of mechanical and electrical fans
already expressed. But unless you really do need additional cooling through
very extreme operating conditions, or need every little performance gain for
competition use, it just isn't worth the time and effort converting to
electric. When everything is working properly both types keep their cool,
including in desert states. When set up correctly electric fans are also
yet another source of paranoia i.e. seeing the temp gauge rise above normal
(which is what the factory system is designed to do), plus worries about
whether it is going to switch on or not. This is why modern cars control
the temp gauge through the ECU, only allowing abnormal variations to show on
the gauge, otherwise keeping it stuck firmly on 'N'.
I have one of each, and the one with electric has always been more of a
concern and source of problems.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
> Remaining on the subject of cooling, what is everyone's opinion on
> electric cooling fans? Pros/cons? Personal experiences?
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