Rick,
I use a fan with a 7 amp draw and only have problems with the heat in 90°F
heat during extended idling. I've seen the temps go up to 210°F, but no
higher. My engine is warmed over, but not nearly as much as the Greenman.
I selected 7 amps based on the roughly 18 amp capacity of the generator,
figuring 3 for ignition, 8 for running lights full capacity at speed, not
quite the worst case, it could be raining, but pretty close. I definitely
discharge at idle, but recharge as soon as the revs pickup.
When stuck in traffic, at night, I switch to running lights only, no main
beams. The fan you have might just work if you switch off the main beams.
Once the car comes off idle the generator picks up and can carry the load
quite well. Then again, if you are going to put in an alternator, might as
well throw in a cyclone maker and blow 20 amps worth. You won't need the
30 amp capacity Greg has, unless you have an engine like his.
Regards,
Jack Brooks
Hillsdale, NJ
1960 TR3A TS69032LO
1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Rick Pam
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 4:19 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Cc: las@alaska.net
> Subject: correction: to fan or not to fan
>
>
>
> correction to my story on putting an elecric fan on a 66 TR4A:
>
> I said: The fan draws about 10A, so the generator is able to
> keep up with
> lights on.
>
> The correction: the generator is NOT able to keep up with the
> lights on --
> and I've already run down the battery.
>
> sorry bout that
>
> Rick Pam
> 66 TR4A on loan from Alaska
>
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