190 to 200 doesn't really sound like a problem to me either.
The problem with the remote motor would be required maintenance of adjusting
the
belt. We all know that most Americans can't be bothered doing basic
maintenance
on cars. Now your adding something more to do?
On 6/21/07, Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> 1. I'm not sure I'm convinced that 190 to 200 on "hot" days is any kind of
> a
> problem.
>
> 2. If you are trying to reduce the engine temp at highway speed, you
> aren't
> going to address that with a fan. Above 35-40mph, the fan is just blocking
> airflow. The electric pusher would be much worse in this regard than the
> engine-driven fan.
>
> The main advantage of an electric fan is that it continues to turn at high
> speed when the car is stationary and idling.
>
> The thing you can do is try to ensure that all the airflow through the
> grill
> is directed through the radiator core. This might mean finding a new
> source
> of 'cold' air for the carburetors.
>
> Pondering this issue of the large electric motor blocking airflow, I am
> somewhat surprised no one has come up with a kit that has the motor
> located
> at the corner of the radiator, driving the fan with a belt to a small
> diameter pulley. This would have advantages in fitting a "puller" fan to a
> shallow depth situation, and in improved airflow.
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