[Healeys] still too hot...

[Bernie Grabow]

I had my radiator recored by a local radiator shop back in 2006 when
completing the restoration of my BJ8.  Used 3 row 5/8 tubes 16 fins
per inch.  It was pricey at $346 but my Healey stays at 190 even on
the hottest and longest drives.  Drove to conclave from northern
Kentucky in some sweltering heat and still ran at 190.
Bernie

On 7/24/10, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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