G:
Did you install the electric fan as a puller or pusher?
Puller is preferable, IMHO. This allows for less obstruction to airflow for
the rad when the car's at speed.
I'm not surprised at your higher overall under bonnet temps. My GT6 does
the same thing on the occasions where I've removed the stock blade. That
blade does provide for a fair amount of air movement even at idle, something
you obviously don't get w/o the mechanical fan.
I can't comment on your fuel problems, but if you don't have a manifold
shield for the carbs, you might think about making one up.
===
Martin Secrest
73 GT6 (driver)
72 TR6 (weekender)
Arlington, VA
"I think we all agree, the past is over." - George W. Bush
No overheating when running along at speed or
> when stopped, just higher reading on the gauge. TR 4A gauges do not have
#'s
> just a small red area to indicate too hot. Previously I did come close to
> overheating when in excessive stop and go traffic so there does appear to
be
> an improvement in traffic situations.
>
> While I am curious about the reason for it seeming to run hotter, the
> problem that has developed is excessive underhood temperatures in general.
> When I am stopped in traffic for more than just a few minutes I assume
that
> I am overheating the gas in the carbs since I get a lot of stumbling when
> trying to accelerate to the point of total power loss. This occurs at
about
> 2000 to 3000 RPM and can last for awhile until the gas is cooled again by
> the movement of the car.
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