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Re: here's a good question for you folks

To: "List" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: here's a good question for you folks
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 19:35:24 -0500 reply-type=original
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> I kept the stock factory fan and hub as I wanted to keep the crank and 
> crank
> hole. This meant a loss of cooling capacity. However, I installed a new
> radiator core with better fins and more tubes. I also installed the high
> capacity water pump by Ken Gillanders from British Frame and Engine. I
> highly recommend that you get one of them! I also fabricated a coolant
> overflow system in order to keep the radiator 100% full. I finally added a
> 12" electric pusher fan mounted up fairly high so that I could still use 
> the
> crank. I didn't use a thermostat, but watch the temp gauge and have a 
> manual
> switch.
>
> No overheating now, even in 105 degree stop and go traffic here in AZ!!
> Jim

Jim, quick question:  how often do you have to manually kick in the electric 
fan at 105 degrees?  ...Or are you saying your mods keep pace without that?

Terry Smith
'59 TR3A  (Body off, rest mostly back on...waiting for the body guy)  TS 
58667
New Hampshire 




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