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Re: tr6 fan extension bolt

To: Phil Ethier <pethier@isd.net>, Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: tr6 fan extension bolt
From: Steven Newell <steven@newellboys.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:57:13 -0600
References: <200206262035.g5QKZgm11371@bosphorus.dimebank.com> <02a801c21dd5$80387b60$3a8ceed0@yourozqwz45srp>
Phil Ethier wrote:

> And how does a non-running fan behind the radiator not block it?
>
> My Lotus and many other cars have an electric fan in front of the radiator,
> stock from the factory.
>
> I'm thinking of putting a fan on the front of the radiator and leaving the
> stock fan alone.   Will still look stock under the hood.

I recall that some early Land Rover Defenders had trouble with a
too-close and too-flexible radiator fan which was mounted on the
front of the radiator. When driving through deep water the fan could
be pushed into the radiator, with disastrous consequences. Some
owners simply disconnected or tied off the fan during deep or
protracted water crossings. I suppose that's a case for rear mounted
fans. Otherwise, watch those stream crossings, Phil.

Which reminds me, what is the correct location for a snorkel on
my early TR4? Or was location up to local dealers? <g>

--
Steven Newell
Littleton, CO

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