[TR] TR3A Radiator Fan

[Hoyt Duff]

Here's a slightly different approach to keeping the car's engine cool
. There are may systems at play for cooling and any improvement is
useful.
http://route60garage.blogspot.com/2017/02/preventing-over-heating-and-corrosion.html


On 3/10/18, TERRY SMITH <terryrs at comcast.net> wrote:
> I seem to remember that the last time this came up, comment was made that an
> electric fan helps most when the car is at idle or close, but doesn't add
> much at speed.  Don't quote me, though.  You're right, it seems to me, that
> cruising at speed the fan would be pushing instead of pulling, which would
> counter the airflow coming through the grill, which would logically
> exacerbate the tendency already for the electric fan to somewhat impede
> natural airflow at speed.
>
> I've used the yellow blade fan for over a dozen years in my daily driver.
> Been happy with it.  I've tried the modified water pump with the additional
> vanes but didn't notice a difference, though it might help with an engine
> more on the margin of overheating due to clogged water passages and whatnot.
>  I've rebuilt the engine twice on mine, boiling the block and head each
> time, so haven't really had to reach for cooling solutions.  Have an
> electric fan to install, but never had to bother.
>
> I love the name "hurricane" for a fan...:o)
>
> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
> New Hampshire
>
>
>> On March 9, 2018 at 3:48 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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