Rad & fan install

[peters3103]

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

[cactusman]

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.

[peters3103]

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.

[Jeremy66]

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

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