Don,
Sorry to hear of your problem with the Texas Cooler and if I had that
problem I would probably vent too. However, I've had a TC on both Healeys I
owned and have never had a problem. Just cool, silent running. You also
stated to take it to 5000 RPM and see how close it gets to the fan. I've
never really had the need or desire to take my Healey to 5000 RPM and unless
one races I don't suspect many Healey drivers ever see 5000 RPM. However, I
will take the test and if your right I'll apologize. If you're wrong I'll
look for your apology to Jerry.
Al Adams
1963 BJ7
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don " <don@anglesey.us>
To: "Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 9:35 AM
Subject: Take the texas kooler test. (perform at your own risk)
> So you really want to know what a texas kooler can do to a radiator. I
> have found that seeing the flex in action can make you a believer.
>
> Find a car with the texas kooler installed. Open the bonnet, start the
> engine and let it get to operating temperature. Now use your hand to
> increase throttle to about two thousand RPM, let off and then goose it
> up to about five thousand RPM. If you hear the tips hitting the
> radiator at this point let off before it is too late. If it didn't hit
> the radiator at this point you will surely be aware just how far forward
> the fan flexes.
>
> Now find a healey with a stock, Dennis Welch or 90 degree flex fan from
> the Nocks and perform the same experiment. You should now know exactly
> why you don't want a texas kooler on your healey.
>
> I have heard that you can fix the texas kooler by cutting up to an inch
> off the tips but as far a jerry is concerned the only failure is
> mechanical ineptitude. Seems strange that the known healey shops sell a
> dependable product yet a professional mechanic such as jerry sells you
> junk.
> Happy Healeying,
> Don
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