I'm not familiar with the amount of fan clearance the Tiger has up front. so
this may not work...
I have had several cars that have had overheating problems at slow speeds or
at idle for a while. I solved all o fthese with the same fix. I installed one
of those 5 or 6 bladed FLEX fans. These are the ones that have the shiney
stainless steel blade face with the rolled edge (so you don't slice your
fingers). These blades are real flexible. They move a lot of air at slow
speeds. In my Dodge trucks, I used these and it cut down the fan noise, and the
temprature...No fan clutch, all direct connected.
Rich
-----Original Message-----
From: tiger technologies <tartanad@ix15.ix.netcom.com>
To: tigers@autox.team.net <tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 1998 4:10 PM
Subject: Under hood heat
>To All:
>I need some advice. My brain has been working overtime trying to solve a
>unique problem with my Tiger. It overheats in stop-and-go traffic. Now isn't
>that a surprise!
>
>Anyway, new engine, new four core radiator, LAT hood (from those neat guys
>at Tiger Tech), Gano water filter, 50/50 mix of antifreeze/water, original
>four bladed fan, new water pump, 180 degree thermostat and 13 lb. radiator cap.
>
>On the road, even in normal suburban driving there's no problem. But sit at
>a light or in line to a car show and the sucker starts puking its guts out.
>
>One school of thought is that I need to locate a non-overflow tank style cap
>that is a true 13#. The overflow tank style cap is designed--I am told--to
>relieve pressure into the catch bottle. Well, since I am stock kind of guy,
>that goes against my grain. Another suggestion is to fit a six bladed Ford
>fan. Still another is that the ONLY solution is to mount a thermostatically
>controlled aftermarket fan in front of the radiator.
>
>Any other suggestions out there? I'd love to hear 'em. I'm getting real
>tired of buying antifreeze and carrying two gallons of water around with me
>wherever I take the Tiger.
>
>Thanks to all.
>
>Jeff/Tiger Technologies
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