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Electric Fan Choice?

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mountainman

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I am going to install an electric fan on my Tr3. does anyone here have any recommendations. How about the one from the big three?
Thanks
Greg
 
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https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/619518/
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/618248/
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/533959/

The Hayden fan from The Three may not pull enough CFM for your application. SPAL fans appear to be a better bet:

https://www.a1electric.com/catalog/cat_spal.htm

I ordered a Hayden (cheaper from another auto parts supplier), but sent it back after discussions with other forum members.

After giving this a lot of thought, I've decided to go with an 11" SPAL Medium Profile (970CFM) puller configuration on my TR3 and I'll be building a fan shroud for maximum flow. I'd go with the higher performance 1390CFM fan, except it would draw too many amps from my tired old generator and it would probably make more noise than is desirable.
 
Hi Greg, I live in Phoenix, Arizona, I use a 12 inch hayden fan, using an on/off switch. I flip the switch on once the motor is running and leave it on until I turn the motor off. I run a closed system radiator with a 7 lb. cap. My TR-3 has an old motor and runs 210 degrees on a hot summer day and I have used this set up for 3 years. I removed my front pulley snout from the sheet metal pulley halves. I took my trusty Saw-all and cut the tapered end of the snout and the flange that the fan bolts to, leaving the thick (1/2 inch thick) mounting area to be bolted back to the sheet metal pulley halves. I then had to go to the hardware store and buy a shorter bolt and flat washer to replace the front pulley bolt. I just use the electric fan and thats all. Good Luck, Bill C. Mesa, Az.
 
Spal, Spal, Spal. You have a myriad of choices and super quality. Plus, their wiring harnesses, temp sensors and relays are of the best quality. Check out their web site. www.spalusa.com
 
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