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Fitting an electric fan
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I want to fit an electric fan to my 4/4 1600.
Preferred option is 'engine side' of the radiator, so will measure and find something suitable of a suitable size.
Any suggestions for mounting? I don't like those 'pull though' ties that go through the radiator. Anyone done something different?
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Phil
1972 4/4 4 seater Too many ratty motorbikes
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Re: Fitting an electric fan
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11/11/19 11:49 AM
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Thank you - unfortunately those are the 'pull through' type I want to avoid (I've used them before on old Land Rovers and had leaks appear over time).
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Re: Fitting an electric fan
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Phil, I have no idea of the layout of your 4/4... On my +8 the fan is supported on the top cross head bar by a couple of saddles gripped round the bar and spacers utilised to mount the fan in the desired position. Sounds a good option - how was it fixed at the bottom? Thinking I could tie in with the bottom radiator mounts.
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Re: Fitting an electric fan
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Can you get access to a CVH engined car to take a look? Out 1985 car (sold on in Dec-13) had an electric fan mounted on the engine side of the radiator. Sadly I cannot remember how it was mounted. Definitely not the ‘pull through’ fixing.
Paul Costock, UK 2014 4/4 Rolls Royce Garnet Red Disco 4 Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross
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Re: Fitting an electric fan
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Can you get access to a CVH engined car to take a look? Out 1985 car (sold on in Dec-13) had an electric fan mounted on the engine side of the radiator. Sadly I cannot remember how it was mounted. Definitely not the ‘pull through’ fixing. I think the later ones had the mountings built in to the radiator itself.
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Re: Fitting an electric fan
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11/11/19 03:36 PM
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I have a 1600 engine in my 64 4/4 and the space engine side of the radiator is very tight to fit a powerful enough electric fan. I have a push fan infront of the radiator and have never had any issues with not keeping the workings cool, even in our 90-100F days going over mountain passes and in stationary traffic.
Bruce Marshall 1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan) 1994 +8 (Maurice) 2013 M3W (Olga)
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Re: Fitting an electric fan
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11/11/19 05:00 PM
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Had a Kenlowe mounted ahead of the rad on my '76 4/4. Not really enough room behind. Mounted on the standard (back then) Kenlowe mounting bars, not through rad.
Graham (G4FUJ) D8921 L44FOR '93 4/4 Giallo Fly 2 seat  '90 LR 90 SW '07 MINI Cooper
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