[Tigers] Fairmont fan and Safety triangles

[Thomas Witt]

Jim,
  There is likely a whole host of fans that might be applicable to the 
Tiger.  I think two issues come up and thus the inclination to the Maverick 
or Volvo fans. To my knowledge they are:

1. The Volvo fan has an oversize hole to fit (loosely) over the Tigers 
reverse hub water pump. Some have created an insert (like used on a circular 
saw blade) to take up the loose fit.  In my case I just twisted the pulley 
and the fan in opposite directions while someone tightened the bolts.  This 
causes the fan to "center" on the bolt holes rather than the hub. This fan 
also is very close in diameter * to fitting the Tiger rack clearance needs.

2. The Maverick fan needs to have the center hole enlarged to fit a stock 
type Tiger fan hub. Some use a different water pump and I assume the fan 
fits without issue. Like the Volvo fan it is also very close in diameter * 
to the Tiger rack clearance needs.

3. There is an aftermarket Derale (spelling?) that many have given a good 
report.

I used the asterisk on fan diameters because some have used these fans and 
not had rack clearance issues. Others have used these fans and had to 
replace their motor mount to correct the sagging of the engine.  Still 
others have remedied the situation with washers under the motor mount. I 
have heard accounts of some trimming the blades.  Each situation seems to be 
different. But, both these fans get you in the "ballpark" regarding 
diameter.

An important FYI.  In 10 years of frequent "Pick A Parting" the Volvo fan, I 
have found maybe twelve on 122's, 142/144's and even a 164.  But, it is not 
just any Volvo fan. More often than not the Volvo had a clutch hub (not 
usable on the Tiger) which is an entirely different fan.

The Maverick fan is also quite rare.  It was used on early Mavericks with 
A/C.  In 10 years of frequent "Pick A Parting" I have found one! At one time 
it was available from the dealer, but I'm not sure it still is.

As I stated earlier, there are likely many fans that are applicable. The 
problem is it takes experimenting and modification.  It is often easier to 
go with what others have found works. The Fairmont fan would be considered 
R&D.

Tom Witt