There was an interesting story in CAT a few months ago about a Tiger
owner who attempted to cure an overheating problem by installing a
flex fan. He found out that the flex fan at high RPMs flattened out
and formed a shield behind the radiator. The result, when driving,
was less air flowing through the radiator then with the original four
blade fan. Needless to say, the overheating problem had worsened.
After spending over $40 for the flex fan, the owner went back to the
old fan. I don't know if this would apply to your situation but it is
something to think about.
Jeff
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Subject: Overheating HELP!
Author: Sergio Dimarmo <Wanderer(at)sure.net> at INTERNET
Date: 9/3/96 08:43 AM
I just spent a weekend trying to solve my overheating problems on my
Series V....had the radiator re-cored, the cylinder head redone, and I
added a 5 blade flex fan on my new water pump, oh..and also a new
160 degree thermostat but the car still overheats, even in 70-80 degree
weather. The carbs have been re-built and seem to be working correctly so
I don't think it's running too lean and the timing is (at) 8 degrees BTC. I
can't figure it out! Any suggestions on what could be causing this?
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