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Lembomw · 09-26-2013, 08:48 AM

Has anyone replaced their radiator fan with an aftermarket electric fan? I have done searches on prior threads and do not find much information on this subject.

I have a newly built touring engine in my rebuilt ’30 Tudor that I just put back on the road recently (see avatar). It is a 12V car now. The engine has been bored 80 thousands, a counterbalanced crank, large intake valves, 6.1 head, cast iron header, lightened flywheel, FSI electronic ignition, Weber carb, pressurized mains, and a Stipe 340 cam. It has a new Brassworks radiator and an F-150 4 speed overdrive transmission.

I have a little over 400 miles on it now and I am still trying different combinations of jets in the carb to see what works best, and also which timing setting is best (currently at 5 degrees advanced).

When driving the car at speeds up to 55 mph the coolant temp is a little less than 190 degrees, unless it is really hot out then it goes higher ( I have a Vintage Precision thermostat housing with a 160 degree thermostat and I am running Evans waterless coolant in the engine). When I bump it up to 60 – 65 or am at a stop light or driving really slow the temp goes up over 200+ (I do not know what temp it is as there are no numbers on the temp gauge after it goes past 190).

I understand from reading past posts that doing all these things to the engine will make it run hotter, which makes sense. This is not a hot rod or a race car and do not plan on driving it at high speeds but I do not want to take any chances with the engine. I want replace the belt driven fan with an aftermarket electric fan to try and keep the coolant below 200.

There are a lot of electric fans out there (single fans, double fans, temp controlled, different sizes, etc) and would greatly appreciate any advice and guidance from those who have made this conversion.

Thank you very much for any assistance you can provide.

Mark

09-26-2013, 08:48 AM	#1
Lembomw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 162	Aftermarket Electric Radiator Fan Has anyone replaced their radiator fan with an aftermarket electric fan? I have done searches on prior threads and do not find much information on this subject. I have a newly built touring engine in my rebuilt ’30 Tudor that I just put back on the road recently (see avatar). It is a 12V car now. The engine has been bored 80 thousands, a counterbalanced crank, large intake valves, 6.1 head, cast iron header, lightened flywheel, FSI electronic ignition, Weber carb, pressurized mains, and a Stipe 340 cam. It has a new Brassworks radiator and an F-150 4 speed overdrive transmission. I have a little over 400 miles on it now and I am still trying different combinations of jets in the carb to see what works best, and also which timing setting is best (currently at 5 degrees advanced). When driving the car at speeds up to 55 mph the coolant temp is a little less than 190 degrees, unless it is really hot out then it goes higher ( I have a Vintage Precision thermostat housing with a 160 degree thermostat and I am running Evans waterless coolant in the engine). When I bump it up to 60 – 65 or am at a stop light or driving really slow the temp goes up over 200+ (I do not know what temp it is as there are no numbers on the temp gauge after it goes past 190). I understand from reading past posts that doing all these things to the engine will make it run hotter, which makes sense. This is not a hot rod or a race car and do not plan on driving it at high speeds but I do not want to take any chances with the engine. I want replace the belt driven fan with an aftermarket electric fan to try and keep the coolant below 200. There are a lot of electric fans out there (single fans, double fans, temp controlled, different sizes, etc) and would greatly appreciate any advice and guidance from those who have made this conversion. Thank you very much for any assistance you can provide. Mark