Date: Sun, 28 Jul 1996 19:39:40 -0700
From: camley <Christopher.C.Amley-1@tc.umn.edu>
Subject: TR-3 radiator crank hole
TR-3s have a crank-start capability (a favorite feature for showing off).
The crank passes thru a hole in the lower part of the radiator.
My car, like many 4-cylinder, TRs tends to run hot and I was wondering
whether the hole reduces the effectiveness of the radiator.
It looks as tho the tubes are just blocked off at the hole. (Is there a
passage for coolant around the hole?) Anyway, I was wondering whether
fitting a new radiator core, sans crank hole, would result in better
cooling. Has anyone done this? I hate to give up the ability to start
the car with a crank, but if it'd eliminate my running-warm problem I
just might do it.
BTW, this is not a serious problem. I don't think the engine would ever
cook, but after running on the highway on a 85F day, some coolant will
burp out when I come to a stop. Is this a common, er, feature?
Also, the cooling system is in good shape. It has an original
sleeve-type thermostat, the fan belt is fine, there's no sludge in the
system, and there are no combustion products in the coolant.
TIA,
Chris
TS39449L - A Driver
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