> By the way . . . as a data point for everyone else out there, I have the
> yellow TR6 plastic fan installed on my TR4. I did have to
> enlarge the center
> hole a bit, and shimmied the radiator forward as much as possible for
> clearance.
> I admittedly have very little clearance between the fan and the
> radiator . . .
> but Ive been driving it daily this way for about 6 months now.
> It works GREAT. You couldnt overheat that car by letting it sit
> and idle for
> half an hour in 90+ degree weather. On the other hand, under
> heavy braking,
> Im still a little fearful of chopping a hole in my radiator.
> I certainly wouldnt autocross it as it is now.
Also stay away from deep water !!
BTDT, got the recore bill to prove it ... fortunately the radiator guy took
pity on me (as the previous recore was only 2 months old) and sold me the
second core at his cost. BTW, early Stag fans are NLA ...
Randall
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