[Healeys] still too hot...

[Alan Seigrist]

Jeff -

I had one of those fans on my BJ8 many years ago and removed it because it
restricted airflow while driving.  It caused my car to run hot.  The big
pancake motor is what kills the airflow.

If you really want an electric fan, you should install a high powered fan
with high CFMs, do your research.  Generally speaking I find SPAL fans to be
the best in the market.  I have SPAL fans on my A90 and my Jag Mk IX and
they both run very cool.  My 100 doesn't need a fan and my BJ8 is fairly
well sorted w/o an extra fan.

The kenlow fans and the others that are marketed to the healey community are
mostly crap.

Alan

On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 7:38 PM, Jeff Pelletier <jeff at pellfam.com> wrote:

> I'm having trouble with my 106 running too hot....I'm changing out the
> thermostat...  checking radiator flow and doing a tune up...  my
> question is my electric fan...  A british car mechanic told me to ditch
> the fan because it inhibits air flow...??  I have mixed emotions because
> I know the electric fan is helping a lot when stuck in traffic....  Any
> of you guy successfully running these fans..??
>
>  what temp should I be striving for ??  180??
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Jp
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