[Healeys] Electric Radiator Fan Advice

[John Harper]

Alan

I realise that I am not replying to your query but it might be of 
interest to you to know that many years ago I 'invented' an adapter that 
screwed into the top of the A90 Atlantic (un-pressurised) radiator and 
then allowed a 7 PSI radiator cap, as fitted to 100s, to be inserted 
into the top. A chap called Den Barlow had it engineered and it became 
available through the Atlantic Owners Club who later merged with the 
Austin Counties Car Club. I don't know if the ACCC still have any but 
many owners fitted these and they cured many overheating problems.

The only small thing to check is that the extra pressure will find 
existing leaks and a heater near to failure might do just that. However 
as everything in good order is the same as the 100 no problems should 
occur.  If any problem should occur then the adapter can just be 
unscrewed and the original cap refitted.

As I am sure that you are aware pressurising the cooling system raises 
the boiling point of the coolant.

Regards

>
>This is for a slightly different application (my '52 A90 Atlantic) but
>I was wondering if any of you have any idea where I can get very high
>capacity, high CFM electric radiator fans.  I don't want just some
>cheapo one, but a fan that can really move a great deal of air.  I
>have a fair amount of space to work with in front of the radiator so
>any sort of set up will probably work.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Alan
>
>'52 A90
>'53 BN1
>'64 BJ8
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John Harper