So you really want to know what a texas kooler can do to a radiator. I
have found that seeing the flex in action can make you a believer.
Find a car with the texas kooler installed. Open the bonnet, start the
engine and let it get to operating temperature. Now use your hand to
increase throttle to about two thousand RPM, let off and then goose it
up to about five thousand RPM. If you hear the tips hitting the
radiator at this point let off before it is too late. If it didn't hit
the radiator at this point you will surely be aware just how far forward
the fan flexes.
Now find a healey with a stock, Dennis Welch or 90 degree flex fan from
the Nocks and perform the same experiment. You should now know exactly
why you don't want a texas kooler on your healey.
I have heard that you can fix the texas kooler by cutting up to an inch
off the tips but as far a jerry is concerned the only failure is
mechanical ineptitude. Seems strange that the known healey shops sell a
dependable product yet a professional mechanic such as jerry sells you
junk.
Happy Healeying,
Don
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