I have installed an electric fan on my Bugeye and it works great! The benefits
come when in traffic especially on a hot day. However, it will not help once
you are driving over 15 mph or so because the car is traveling faster than the
electric fan can push the air.
I still believe your problem is related to cylinder head.
Good luck
Dave Formstone
1960 Bugeye
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From: Mymgmidget[SMTP:Mymgmidget@aol.com]
Sent: May 24, 1998 6:01 AM
To: dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca; Spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Head Gasket / Elec Fan (Was does it ever end)
In a message dated 98-05-23 23:21:49 EDT, you write:
<< Because of the white smoke I believe it is a blown head gasket. As you
noted in a previous correspondence you did re-torque the head after 500 miles
so that should be OK assuming your torque wrench is calibrated OK. The next
thing to check for is a cracked or warped head. Also the overheating can be
related to a head problem. If I were you I would remove the head and have it
checked. >>
A valve job was jone including new springs. It was also polished !!! Im
thinking a bad head gasket or a bad fan clutch (or both). Put it this way,
Im putting in a new head gasket (FelPro), then checking the fan clutch. If
the fan clutch is bad I'm thinking of going electric. What size and/or type
does anyone use ?
Thanks,
Mike
78 Midget (INKA) Resting during British Car Week
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