I installed a puller fan on my TR3A and am happy I did. The side rails on a TR3
and 4 radiator hold no water (you might want to check this ;^) ) so you can
mount the puller to the radiator itself. If you're pulling the radiator then
while at the shop have them add a receiver for a screw in temp sensor. I got my
sensor from Jegs and for me the 165 degree works better than the 185. My
themistat is in the metal pipe of the radiator hose, but had to rig up a ground
wire to it for it to work properly. Also, 165 because it's in the "middle" of
the radiator and heat rises, etc. The fan I'm using is a "swirl" bladed, 6
bladed fan. They are supposed to move more air than the old style "straight"
bladed ones. Some of the local auto stores carry them as well as on line
sources.
Any more questions or pictures needed, let me know.
Tom
60 TR3A
61 TR3A
62 TR4
73 Stag
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Jones" <tr4zest@gmail.com>
To: "email list" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:13:22 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [TR] Electric fan for a TR4
Could the Listerati direct me to a good-quality electric fan for my TR4?
I'm planning to remove the mechanical fan and install Rick Patton's fan
eliminator kit, making room for an electric puller fan. I intend to control
the fan with an adjustable thermistat - or maybe a set on/off thermostat,
let's see what the options are.
If anyone has experience of a successful installation in their TR4 / 4A,
please lt me know.
I do not want to install the fan using the plastic lugs pushed through the
radiator vanes - and the same goes for the thermostat.
Thanks,
Brian Jones
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