John I used the plastic ties but if I'd have had the option for a hard mount
I would have taken it. It makes a much nicer installation and cleaner
looking. Mine is OK but obviously "hung" on the radiator. It certainly fits
with the rest of my car.
JVV
----- Original Message -----
From: "John A. Wise" <JohnWise@alumni.pitt.edu>
To: <triumphs-digest@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 1:40 PM
Subject: Electric radiator fan attachment
> I was back at the radiator shop yesterday getting a spare "bung" to
> take to the NAPA store to be sure I get the correct sized electric
> fan switch. While we were talking he suggested that if I were using
> an electric fan fan that I not use the plastic "wire wrap type" that
> go through the radiator fins, but rather bring it back & he will put
> some metal attach points on the radiator structure.
>
> His argument was that over time the bouncing will loosen the fins &
> maybe damage the tubes. I still have the front apron off the car so
> it would only take a few minutes to remove the radiator & run it over
> to his shop.
>
> His logic seem reasonable, but I am wondering if it would be worth
> the hassle? Has anyone ever had trouble with the plastic after
> market mounting strips damaging their radiator??
>
> John
> John A. Wise, Ph.D., CPE
> Glendale, AZ
>
> JohnWise@alumni.pitt.edu
>
> 1960 TR3A TS80422L
> http://home.earthlink.net/~johnwise/TR3A.html
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