I made a 1/4" thick Aluminum w/bolt holes plate to stiffen the pulley ( it's
only sheet metal ) to replace the cast iron fan hub extension. 7000 miles
later still runs good. The fan keeps the car cool( but not me ) on those 100
deg days here in LA.It sits in traffic with no problem.
Mike Andrews
55 TR-2
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>From: "Lawrence R Zink" <zink@pdq.net>
>To: "Bill & Skip Pugh" <anabil@caltel.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: Fan or not to Fan
>Date: Sun, Aug 6, 2000, 2:06 AM
>
>
> Bill,
> You can remove just the fan blade assembly, but you must leave the pulley on
> the water pump.
>
> Larry Zink
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bill & Skip Pugh <anabil@caltel.com>
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 6:40 PM
> Subject: Fan or not to Fan
>
>
>>
>> I have ordered an electric fan for my 57 TR3A, it is my intention to
>> remove the old belt driven fan. Is there a downside to this? Can I
>> just simply remove it or are there parts that need to go back to hold
>> things together?
>>
>> Any help/advice gratefully accepted.
>>
>> Bill Pugh
>> 57 TR3A
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