[TR] TR3A Radiator Fan

[Kinderlehrer]

Jim, 
I had the same setup on my TR3A but the fan blew through the radiator, not
out of the grill. Turning the fan on would bring the temp right down to 180
even in traffic. Depending on the fan, just switching the wires should
reverse the direction of the motor,
When I had to recore the radiator, I had the crank hole removed (ok, not
replaced), put on a tropical fan and a new skirted thermostat. I put a new
electric fan on as well but I've never had to turn it on.

Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Henningsen
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2018 12:48 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] TR3A Radiator Fan

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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