[TR] TR3A Radiator Fan

[Bud R]

Jim,

Switch the wires to the fan from the way they are connected now. It should then push air through the radiator and at least be doing something to cool the system.

Bud Rolofson

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> On Mar 9, 2018, at 1:48 PM, Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 1961 TR3A, stock motor setup, with stock radiator that includes crank hole.
> My temp even on a 68 degree day in Florida today runs at the mark between
> 185 and 230.  Assume 200 or a little higher?  I have a stock four blade
> metal fan and prev owner put electric fan on front of radiator with manual
> on/off switch under dash.  The electric fan blows the air out the grill.
> Seems backward to me.  Doesn't help cooling either way.  Is there a
> preference on the best alternative fan blade to use for better cooling?
> Macy's hurricane fan?  TRF Yellow blade fan? Other?  Thanks in advance.
> 
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala, FL
> 
> 61 TR3A
> 62 TR4
> 75 TR6 (Yes my old TR6 is coming back home to papa!)
> 
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