[TR] TR3A Apron Off!

[Thomas Fansher]

Jere had to take 1/8” off each end of the fan extension to get it to fit right - may be different with the new radiator. I’ve always had the auxiliary electric fan in front of the radiator and it works well. I’ve been driving my stock 3 all summer with the pusher electric fan and stay at 185 even in town traffic in this heat and humidity.
Check the timing chain and front seal check steering pieces. Others will have other advice. 
Tom

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> On Jul 18, 2018, at 9:26 AM, Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> List:
> Took the apron off my 48k mile 61 TR3A for the first time.  Not as bad as I
> was thinking it was going to be.  I am changing out the original Coventry
> radiator with an aluminum one and installing yellow TR6 fan and new install
> kit  to help with keeping engine in the normal range.  Will flush out engine
> along the way.  Not worried about correctness for shows, but enhanced
> driveability.  
> 
> What else should I do while I have front access to the engine? The car was
> frame off restored 30 years ago and only 2000 miles on since.  Still very
> clean.  I replaced front engine mounts, cooling hoses, fan belt. The car had
> an electric fan on the front of the radiator.  I had hoped to put one on the
> engine side of the radiator but there is only 1 1/2 inch clearance between
> rad and front hub. Should I keep electric fan on front as backup, although
> it might block air going in?  Should I change out timing seal, gaskets?  Any
> thoughts on items to do with apron off much appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala, FL
> 61 TR3A
> 62 TR4
> 75 TR6
> 82 Jeep CJ8
> 
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