Amen to that.
Not to discount the expertise of others, your observation is correct on
the airflow, and I have pulled electric fans out of several cars because
they simply don't get the same bang for the buck, and in some cases
block airflow at speed.
$ for $ tune up the rad, check timing (free) and then (as a last resort)
replace the fan.
Jonas Payne
PBR
Cell: (702) 358-5084
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From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Graeme Molony
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 5:07 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reducing Radiator Heat BJ8 - Texas Kooler
Thanks list,
Appreciate the advice on areas to be checked out and suggested
alternative fans etc.
Am not personally acquainted with the owner of this car so not totally
aware as to what condition of the car is in or current state of repair.
Have passed on your comments however and trust this will assist him.
Understand the problem relates mainly to a rapid increase in
temperature when car is stopped for a traffic light change or car is at
idle which indicates a lack of air flow Have recommended he checks
timing,checks the baffle installation and that the radiator core has
been cleaned out properly and suggested possibility of installing a new
thicker core.
For those curious where about I am living down under I am located on the
coast about 50 miles south of Melbourne Aust.
Incidentally the problems with this car are similar to ones I
experienced as did another mate of mine after our cars had gone through
total nut and bolt restorations years ago, The problem was simply that
the original fans do not draw enough air through the radiator whereas
the Texas Kooler will just about pull your head off and I could leave my
car sitting idling in the driveway for an hour and never have the
temp.rise above about 185 degrees.
Cheers
Graeme J Molony
Email: molony@dodo.com.au
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