[TR] Push or pull

[Nolan]

I don't recall anyone saying you should run the oem mechanical fan instead 
of an electrical.  It was simply a discussion of the comparison of a pusher 
type to a puller type fan.  No need for the attitude.

Your plans for the drive raise a few points to consider.

A specific temperature gauge tends to create false anxiety, while an 
accurate analog gauge lets you observe trends more easily.

A lower temperature thermostat really has nothing to do with helping an 
inadequate cooling system.  Though it does help you carbon up an engine 
faster.

Two fans instead of one generally creates more frontal area, blocking more 
airflow than a single fan does.  Mostly it has to do with the size of the 
motors.

State of the art radiator is just a marketing term. What do you actually 
mean?



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph at btinternet.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Push or pull


>I take the view that the standard fan was only reasonably good at engine
> speeds up to about 2000rpm. After that it became more of a 'drag' and just
> absorbs useful power I'd prefer goes to the wheels.
>
> For the 2009 Triumph Trans-America Charity Drive, I've already planned:
>
> 1. Two pushers - and only because of space
> 2. Sheet metal ducting in the air intake
> 3. A completely new state of the art radiator
> 4. A temp gauge that tells me more than just "it's warm water" - but gives 
> a
> specific reading, and
> 5. A manual override switch to the fans themselves.
> 6. Lower operating temp thermostat
>
> If it boils after all that, it'll just boil. So will I as the car has no 
> A/C