[TR] Radiator recore, crank hole etc.

[BobTr3A]

> I was  wondering
> if any benefit could be had by cutting/bending the shelf down to  allow 
> more
> airflow to the lower part of the radiator? Has anyone ever  considered 
> this?

> Yes I have.  Then I noticed that the mechanical fan  occupies that part of
> the radiator that is below the grill opening.  I  don't think any cooling
> advantage can be gained by doing as you describe as the  overheating 
> issues (if you
> have one) is at idle or at slow speed in which the  fan is doing all the 
> work
> (pulling air) and it is not really affected by air  flow through the 
> grill.
> If you have overheating issues at speed you have  other problems.
> David  Lylis
>

I have an electric pusher fan and no crank fan. My electric is as wide as 
the radiator
but overlaps the top tank an inch or so as it sits almost on the apron shelf 
in front
of the radiator. If I lowered the shelf to unshroud the lower part of the 
radiator
the fan could also sit lower. I didn't have and overheating problem before 
and don't
have one now but I like to tinker.

Bob Maassel
Fort Wayne, IN
59 TR3A TS39869L now plus O
tr3abobm77 at verizon.net