[TR] Fan Mount Question

[James Henningsen]

Thanks for the note and picture. Jim

 

From: Geo Hahn [mailto:ahwahneetr at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2015 11:55 AM
To: James Henningsen
Cc: Triumphs
Subject: Re: [TR] Fan Mount Question

 

Jim -

 

TR engine rotates clockwise (as viewed from the front).

 

The fan pulls air - but that is inherent in the design of a fan.  Even if you mounted it backwards it would still pull air.

 

Like the way a nut will thread onto a bolt no matter which side is used (thanks to Randall for that visually effective example).

 

BTW - On my tropical I mounted it with the steel 'arms' on the forward side though I cannot say if that is correct or if it matters.

 

Geo

 

On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 8:38 AM, James Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:

Dumb questions #163 and 164.  I have a tropical 6 blade metal fan for my 62 TR4 project that is ready to mount.  First, it has been a while since motor was turned over and not presently able to do so. Which way does crank pulley spin when engine is running (if you are standing at front of car and looking at engine). Which way does the fan mount to crank hub?  Are the  blades intended to push air through radiator or pull through?  I have had electric fans for a while and no other car to reference with stock fan setup.  

Thanks in advance,

Jim Henningsen

Ocala FL

62 TR4

75 TR6

68 Land Rover 88 Series IIa



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