I am anticipating that winter will eventually end and would like to get some
work done on my TR3A. TS75434L has a tendency to run just a little hot, even up
in the cool mountains of northern new mexico. I imagine the original radiator
is getting a little tired, but I would like to avoid replacing it for a while
longer. It looks like I have two options to help out the underperforming
radiator:
1. The original fan doesn't seem to do the best job drawing air in. Moss sells
a conversion kit that fits the much-improved six bladed yellow fan. Cost: $240
2. Remove fan altogether and go electric. My guess is this will get the most
airflow going. But will I miss the old fan and rush of air sound? I feel like I
might be taking something away from the car by removing the fan. Cost: Less
than $200.
Well, there might be an option 3: rebuild the water pump with a high flow
impeller. Is this worth it?
I'm not running any additives in the coolant (aside from anitfreeze). Is water
wetter or any other additive worth it to help the system cool a little better?
TIA - Richard
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