A Viscus fan is a power sapping compromise. While a electric fan has one purpose to induce max air flow at a predetermined temperature.
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Not using mine for racing, I didn't notice much power gain without the VC and notice no power loss with it as I originally thought I would. With only the Kenlowe I did notice the difference between the fan switching on and off whereas with the VC the temp sits steady.Originally posted by bullstarz View PostI only do what the voices in my wife’s head tell me to do!Comment
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When running an engine that hates being overheated, is removing the viscous fan the best decision?
With the viscous fan, you know you are getting a very powerful fan, and it could be argued as being more reliable than an electric fan.Comment
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Hi Chris, I contacted Tony Hart and he can supply a Supergill radiator but the cowl will not fit, Tony can also supply an electric cooling fan kit too.
However the MK1 viscous couplings and fan are no longer available. Tony advised I change to the MK2 fan, and will also need the MK2 viscous coupling and spigot adapter.
I do have a MK1 viscous coupling but the Fan has 2 broken blades. So it needs replacing. I just don't know how to proceed.
But I will be Upgrading the standard Radiator to Supergill RadiatorFinally got Married on 27th June 2015.
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I am surprised at that. I thought they had the original fixings for the cowl? If not why not? See the fixing holes in typical stag rad in pic below.Originally posted by Branyster View Post
Well, if you already have a good Mk1 coupling, you could get a good used Mk1 fan? Or convert to the full Mk2 system? Maybe others here have done this recently and will advise......I do have a MK1 viscous coupling but the Fan has 2 broken blades. So it needs replacing. I just don't know how to proceed.
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+4Originally posted by Jeff View Post
Keep the VC fan.
Had both after adding the VC fan from just having a 16" kenlowe....didn't like the temperature swings with just the electric fan.
Electric fan never cut in again so didn't bother refitting it after the restoration.Mike.
74 Stag (Best Modified 2007), 02 Maserati 4200, 17 BMW M140i, 00 Mitsubishi PininComment
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That's where I'm at now but will re fit the Kenlowe for peace of mind as Martin (remember him) said, belts and braces plus better than getting dusty in my garage.Originally posted by mjheathcote View PostI only do what the voices in my wife’s head tell me to do!Comment
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Fit the biggest rad you can find,
Shame this one leaked like a sieve.Comment
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how is the beast developing is that eight pot jap singing yet
Beautiful early mk1 white tv8 mod? MGB GT and now looking for another V8Comment
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I did sing but the engine still out waiting for the roll cage to be sorted.Comment
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