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Re: [Tigers] Oil Coolers

To: MSN <w_pierzga@msn.com>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Oil Coolers
From: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@SoCal.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:04:03 -0700
Sure, Wayne

Here is a complete fix for cooling problems.  Although Modine may not 
make the described radiator core, the dimensional specifications given 
will do the job without the THICK aluminum cores. As usual, it has been 
on the TigersUnited.com site since Sept., 2001.

Photos and Patterns for horn blockers, air guides, etc are also shown.

http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/SteveLaifmanValance/pt-SteveLaifmanValance1.asp

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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com



MSN wrote:
> Many studies have shown conclusively that the problem with the Tiger cooling
> system is lack of air-flow thru the radiator. The single best solution to
> cooling a properly functioning Tiger (i.e. cooling system is in good shape)
> at low-speeds is to fit a full fan radiator shroud. The stock shroud covers
> only the top-half of the fan so the fan pulls air thru the radiator very
> inefficiently. 
>
>  
>
> At speed one wants to ensure that air flows thru - not around - the
> radiator. This is best accomplished by closing off the horn-holes on either
> side of the radiator and filling the gap between the cross member and the
> bottom of the radiator.  
>
>  
>
> There used to be a few fellows who made plastic lower fan shrouds.  There
> was also a fellow who made steel plugs for the horn holes (looked like OEM).
> If they are out there perhaps they would chime in? The gap can be filled
> with the foam material ordinarily used to cover hot-water pipes.
>
>  
>
> Fix the air-flow problems and there is no need for oil coolers - EVER.
>
>  
>
> Cheers,
>
>  
>
> Wayne
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