[TR] pulley conversion/ fan elimination

[Randall]

> After purchasing the 1/2" pulley conversion kit, I 
> realized that it did not eliminate the fan

Where did you find a kit that did not eliminate the fan ?

>  Can I replace 
> the fan shaft  with a bolt to hold the pulley on?

I've done that on several TR3As now, with a big flat washer to grab the hub.
On the first engine, it worked out great; but on the second engine it turned
out that the washer was bottoming against the end of the crank instead of
the hub.  So the hub eventually worked loose on it's key, damaging both hub
and crank.  So I fabricated a cup-shaped washer from a cast-iron pipe cap.

But it's a lot easier to just buy the kit from Rick Patton :
http://www.pattonmachine.com/FanEliminator.htm

>  Do I need  a harmonic balancer?

Lots of debate on that topic.  Having covered over 100,000 miles without
one, I'd say the answer is "No".  At least on the street and observing stock
redline.  Likely the story is different if your engine turns over 5000 rpm
for significant lengths of time.  Mine wouldn't pull over 4800 in 4th OD <G>

>  Do I sell the car and buy a 
> Miata?

Surely you could get a better deal for your soul than a Miata !
<G>

Randall