MikeS Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Anybody have recommendations for a electric fan for "72 TR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpmf Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 I got a Revotec kit from Holden (when it was 40% off) but used the thermostat switch fitted in the steel bottom hose bottom hose. Brackets are handy as they slide in once you have the bolts/nuts loosened on the rad. https://www.holden.co.uk/p/fan_kit_for_triumph_tr5_and_tr6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 I've been happy with a Spal on my TR6. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 4 hours ago, MikeS said: Anybody have recommendations for a electric fan for "72 TR6 Hi Mike, I have just fitted a Spal to my TR4 and it just feels right - not too expensive either - have a look here Fan Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 3 hours ago, ed_h said: I've been happy with a Spal on my TR6. Ed Hi Ed Which spec/Spal did you go for? Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Alicool do Spal fans at good prices ( www.alicool.co.uk) - their new website doesn't list the fans individually ( their old one did) but previously they recommended a VA08-AP10/C/23A for a TR6 which is a large high cfm sucker fan- I had it fitted to an alloy rad with welded on bracketry and with a fan thermo switch fitted in the rad, the extra cost over and above the rad cost was about £100 Some photos attached - PM me if you want more info Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Spal. Fitted the highest wattage that fitted. Pulls a lot of amps but works fab. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Got mine from https://www.malpasairflow.co.uk/s/c/spal-blowers-fans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, PodOne said: Hi Ed Which spec/Spal did you go for? Andy Andy-- It's a 16 inch puller. If you zoom in to the pic below, you can just about make out the part number. Some more pics here: http://bullfire.net/TR6/TR6-58/TR6-58.html Ed Edited March 2, 2021 by ed_h Quote Link to post Share on other sites
North London Mike Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 9 hours ago, jpmf said: I got a Revotec kit from Holden (when it was 40% off) but used the thermostat switch fitted in the steel bottom hose bottom hose. Brackets are handy as they slide in once you have the bolts/nuts loosened on the rad. https://www.holden.co.uk/p/fan_kit_for_triumph_tr5_and_tr6 +1 for the Revotec. Spal also good, and as Tom says, fit the highest rated kit that will fit. Finally a puller rather than a pusher (if you have room) Cheaper fans available but they won't feel like a bargain when you on the hard shoulder boiling over Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, ed_h said: Andy-- It's a 16 inch puller. If you zoom in to the pic below, you can just about make out the part number. Some more pics here: http://bullfire.net/TR6/TR6-58/TR6-58.html Ed Thanks Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 So why are all modern cars pushing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, ntc said: So why are all modern cars pushing? Good question. I understand that, all else equal, pullers are a little more efficient. Must be some other overriding reason. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Ambient air temperature the motor and electrics are working in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheeler Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I bought an electric fan on ebay look here https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=Car+radiator+cooling+fan&_pgn=27 I think 14 inch, cost around £25, I fitted it as a pusher, wanted to retain standard fan. I did not bother with a thermostat just a manual switch, rarely need to use it especially since I bought a new radiator! Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Y Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Are you all keeping the mechanical fans as well or do you remove them and rely on the electric fan even when driving normally? I have an electric fan with a thermostat fitted but since flushing out the cooling system it never operates, even on hot days in slow traffic. Only used in the UK though. Cheers. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 23 hours ago, ed_h said: Andy-- It's a 16 inch puller. If you zoom in to the pic below, you can just about make out the part number. Some more pics here: http://bullfire.net/TR6/TR6-58/TR6-58.html Ed This is the same as I used. Works really well! just fit a relay and a good gauge wire to feed it as it pulls a lot of amps.. Just look at the ammeter when it fires up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, Rob Y said: Are you all keeping the mechanical fans as well or do you remove them and rely on the electric fan even when driving normally? I have an electric fan with a thermostat fitted but since flushing out the cooling system it never operates, even on hot days in slow traffic. Only used in the UK though. Cheers. Rob Hi Rob, no need for the mechanical fan. When moving at virtually any speed the airflow will keep the temp sorted. In stationary traffic the temp will rise and eventually the electric fan will come in and bring the temp down. If you have an over ride switch them turn the fan on before it is required. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnC Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 12 hours ago, RogerH said: Hi Rob, no need for the mechanical fan. When moving at virtually any speed the airflow will keep the temp sorted. In stationary traffic the temp will rise and eventually the electric fan will come in and bring the temp down. If you have an over ride switch them turn the fan on before it is required. +1. In Sydney, in summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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