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TR2/3/3A Tropical Fan
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CJD
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I don't, but I think if you just find a rod to fit the center hole and a level edge, you can balance it yourself. Allow the fan to roll until the heavy side is down, and remove a bit of metal from that side. Just keep repeating until the fan can be placed at any attitude and it stays without rolling.
Also work to match the pitch on the blades to be as close to possible to one another.
Also work to match the pitch on the blades to be as close to possible to one another.
I think balancing would be good, but probably not mandatory; they bolt on the crank. I would use JB weld if the aluminum is oxidized with some small pin holes or something mostly because I am not a skilled welder. I have tropical fan that had some pin holes and rotted edges in the aluminum and that is how I fixed it with the JB and sandpaper basically built up a little material with JB. It looked to me that the metal was aged and feathered and welding would go up in smoke, but again you need a quality welder’s opinion. Maybe post a picture because I am curious also on the repair. Plus the aluminum they are made out of seems so soft.
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Geo Hahn
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I've had two fans fail before I finally installed the tropical:
The tropical doesn't have as much aluminum extending out beyond the steel cruciform so a repair should not be as stressed - but I would be nonetheless concerned about it.
A departing fan blade can be troublesome. If they head down they just cut wires and hoses, but if they go up...
The tropical doesn't have as much aluminum extending out beyond the steel cruciform so a repair should not be as stressed - but I would be nonetheless concerned about it.
A departing fan blade can be troublesome. If they head down they just cut wires and hoses, but if they go up...
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Convert the old fan to a Tr7 plastic 13 blade. Cut out the center section of the old unit true it up, drill 4 holes
the tr7 fan fits perfectly and pulls more air than a 250 fan. For less $$$ I have done over a dozen and they never
run hot again. EVER.
MD(mad dog)
the tr7 fan fits perfectly and pulls more air than a 250 fan. For less $$$ I have done over a dozen and they never
run hot again. EVER.
MD(mad dog)
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Tr3aguy
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That sounds interesting....
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Tr3aguy
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I will have to take another good look at mine to assess the situation
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FYI the "tropical fan" was a 6 blade that could be special ordered from the dealer up till the early 70's
when it was discontinued .It worked OK but was not a cure all. The tr7 fan is the cure all since the blades will
not metal fatigue and cause catastrophic failures on the road(never happens at home does it)
I will come up with a picture soon and post it here.
MD(MAD DOG)
when it was discontinued .It worked OK but was not a cure all. The tr7 fan is the cure all since the blades will
not metal fatigue and cause catastrophic failures on the road(never happens at home does it)
I will come up with a picture soon and post it here.
MD(MAD DOG)
weather.
It was Randall that recommended using the Volvo 122 fan for better cooling. Would you tell him to sod off with his Swedish BS? To each his own.
Geo Hahn
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The photo is an accurate depiction... a strange but balanced arrangement. Here's a more straight-on view:
Look for 3 'Y's in the scheme and you may begin to see why it works.
The late Bob Schaller was the origin of the Volvo fan idea but good luck trying to find one. It makes the TR Tropical fan look common.
No one here has mentioned Macy's Hurricane Fan. I have not used one but it looks like a great solution.
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Kind of looks like a Picasso fan