I replaced the engine-driven cooling fan on the 'B with an electric
version. There is only about 2" of room behind the radiator, so I had
to mount the fan in front (pushing air through the radiator).
I would have thought that @ 70 mph, there would be enough air moving
across the radiator to keep the engine cool. If the fan is off, the
temp guage rides halfway between 'N'ormal and 'H'ot. With the fan on,
it rides right at 'N'ormal.
Anyone want to guess why?
FWIW - I have a dash mounted switch that turns the fan on/off.
Thomas James Pokrefke, III
1970 MGB
pokrefke@ocean.st.usm.edu
http://ocean.st.usm.edu/~pokrefke
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