[Healeys] Subject: Re: alum radiator swap

[Kees Oudesluijs]

190°F is no big deal, boiling point is well over 212°F. However check 
the accuracy of the thermometer to be sure of a correct reading.

Kees Oudesluijs



Op 3-6-2019 om 02:46 schreef Albert Seminatore:
> Thought I'd share my experience with the alum radiator.
> First I had the OEM radiator boiled cleaned etc..  Then I put in a 
> flex fan.  Finally a 160 degree F thermostat.
>     Results: Helped a bit but in the summer and in the desert the temp 
> went to almost 190F.
>
> Talked to someone who had an alum. in his MGTD.  Said it gave him 20% 
> increase in cooling.  So being foolish I bought one.
>     Results: Absolutely NO change.  Well it lightened my pocket book.
>
> Recently talked to a man who made a shroud for his healey and claimed 
> it made a big difference alng with his Texas Fan (6 bladed).
> Results:  I started to make the shroud BUT.  The fan is not centered 
> on the radiator.   The fan is 1 inch to the left of the radiator.  So 
> the plans for a shroud isn't going to work as is.
>
> Questions:  Is the motor incorrectly mounted causing the offset?
>           If I put in an electric fan is it best to remove the flex 
> fan completely?
> Would a four core radiator be of any help?
>                 Should I ignore my fear and let the temp go to 190F 
> without a worry?
> I live in the desert and have to go over a 5000 foot mountain to get 
> to Las Vegas.
> Thanks.............. Al
>
> -- 
> Albert Seminatore
> Mountain Falls, Pahrump, NV
> eMail: alsemus1 at gmail.com <mailto:alsemus1 at gmail.com>
>
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