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Bruce Bowker

Bruce Bowker

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Has anyone done an upgrade to a far better cooling fan on a Series 1 E Type? Looking for something that does not need much if any modifications.

Thanks
Bruce
 
I see nobody has responded to this.
I wonder, first, is this the 2-blade fan?
Can you simply swap blade assemblies to a 4 or 6 blade that fits the shaft?

Second, what is the issue?

As a general rule, there is a speed at which cooling fans become redundant.
Ram air takes over somewhere between 7 and, oh, 15 MPH.
Yours could be higher with the small opening for cooling air.

Are you overheating at speed?

Seems the stock plastic cooling fans on some cars of today might be adaptable, especially if they are 2-wire and you can reverse them by swapping wires.
 
Thanks to both of you. It is the 2 blade fan and the engine does get quite hot on hot days and in traffic. Quick answer of course is drive on cooler days and no traffic.

Bruce
 
When was the last time you had the radiator cleaned? These cars are not known for getting hot when the system is in good condition. Sediment in the block, head and radiator can play havoc. Even with a better fan, the cooling is only as good as the system. Will not be better if radiator has some sediment and the thermostat is old.
 
System is as clean as can be. I think this car just does not like really hot weather. I will try a better fan and see if it helps. New fan will not require any alterations so I can go back.
 
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