Hi all,
I’m about to fit my new Radtec radiator and am proposing to use the existing Kenlowe fan which is currently installed with nuts and bolts through the core. Obviously I don’t want to use this method and need to fabricate some brackets to attach the fan unit to. Any suggestions on how/where to attach said brackets? Would the shroud be strong enough to support the fan or is that asking for trouble?
Cheers,
Pete
Rad & fan install
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#1 Rad & fan install
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
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63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#2 Re: Rad & fan install
I'd say asking for trouble. It is some kind of fibre glass I think. If original it will probably be brittle and even if new probably not strong enough. My advice....a coolkat fan. Fits on the original mount and pulls a lot of air. Fits perfectly within the shroud. Great piece of kit.
Julian the E-type man
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
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#3 Re: Rad & fan install
Agreed, my only problem is that some twat has cut half the original fan motor bracket off to allow room for the Kenlowe motor. It will need repair or replacement. I do have an original motor & blade and it would be interesting to see how that fares with the more efficient radiator, however I think the Coolcat is the way to go.
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#4 Re: Rad & fan install
I’ve mounted a Davies Craig fan in the gob on my car fixed to the stone guard pushing air through the radiator (it’s got a reversible blade so can be used as a puller and fitted inside the original fan cowl if needed but you’d have to make brackets). I also fitted the Davies Craig control unit which lets you select on / off temps etc, works well and can all be stripped off one day if needed.
It gives me peace of mind and the car will sit in a traffic jam and not go above 90 degrees c
Jeremy
https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/di ... gJ5J_D_BwE
It gives me peace of mind and the car will sit in a traffic jam and not go above 90 degrees c
Jeremy
https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/di ... gJ5J_D_BwE
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