[Vintage-race] HP Draw of Cooling Fans - 1275 'A' engine ?

[JWoesvra at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/28/2008 5:41:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
TomD4760 at aol.com writes:

Does anyone have any data on the horsepower 
draw with the standard pulley  setup on the 1275 
'A'  engine?  
I'm considering  replacing the fan with a switchable
electric one run off a small auxillary  battery.  If anyone
has experience doing this I'd appreciate hearing  about it 
also.    
Thanks,
Tom Deats,  RMVR


 
I don't think that is worth the effort. Why would you need an auxillary  
battery? What's wrong with the main battery? Oh... I know...you don't have an  
alternator do you?
 
Just get a small alternator and a 2-bladed fan. You will not notice the  
difference and you won't need to charge your battery all the time. Concentrate  on 
driving well rather than trying to save a micro horsepower.
 
Jack Woehrle




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