Andy, if you are not too worried about authenticity, a Spitfire fan can be
used in place of the useless paddle you have now. I also use a 165
thermostat, and can idle in 90 degree heat with no problems.
At 11:36 PM 9/17/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Andy et al-
>
>I have understood that the TR3B's have increased propensity to overheat
>because:
>1. poor build quality in a plant different from the one that TR2, 3, and 3A's
>were built,
>2. increased engine capacity,
>3. some radiators were with crank hole and some were not, and
>4. cars were built with "leftover" parts from 3A's, many of which were
>leftover because of defects.
>
>Finally, and most scientific, almost every TR3B owner I have spoken to over
>the last 4 years has experienced the same lingering problem, regardless of
>efforts to remedy. That same experience does not seem to occur with as much
>frequency with other sidescreen cars.
>
>Even the best cars of the TR3B variety do not seem prone to use on longer
>trips or even participation in shorter ralleys, with the biggest reason I
>hear: "overheating".
>
>I love the car, but hate the temperature.
>
>
>Steve Thornton
>Bowling Green, KY
>1962 TR3B
>1971 TR6
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