There is another good reason for putting an electric fan behind the
radiator - if it will fit of course.
Much of the time on the "open road" there is actually no need for a fan on a
Spridget - normal airflow through the radiator caused from the forward
movement of the car is sufficient. Only when under heavy load like
prolonged hill climbing, or when stuck in traffic does it need the fan
assist to increase the radiator air fow.
This normal airflow is obstructed by the fan in front of the radiator, but
with the fan behind the rad, this airflow is hardly impeded and the fan will
only come on when called for by the thermostat.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "Robert E. Shlafer" <PilotRob at webtv.net>
To: <Dbcooper292@aol.com>
Cc: <RBHouston@aol.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 12:40 AM
Subject: Re: The Heater as Cooler - longish
> Not trying to convince you of anything,
> DB. It's a case of logic but in any case,
> the electric fan will work either way, just
> a little better as a puller rather than
> pusher.
>
> Additionally, Dave Lieb advised that
> even while removing his mechanical fan, he still couldn't find the room
> to install
> his electric fan behind the rad (preferred
> position) so had to mount it in the front.
>
> Works for him...oughta work for you! :)
>
>
>
>
> Cap'n. Bob
> '60 :{)
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