Don wrote:
> 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
>
>
Hi All,
I've had a Texas Kooler fan installed on my BJ8 for a year now - drive
the car very hard - and see no evidence of the fan scarring the
radiator. I thought the installation was easy but did the installation
while the radiator was out for a routine maintenance item.
Apparently not all have had the same experience.
Art
BJ8/34199
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