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TR4 fan replacement

Last post 15 hours, 47 minutes ago by BlueTR4A. 4 replies.
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  •  06-25-2009, 8:12 PM 19932

    TR4 fan replacement

    Moss carries a good looking after market fan for the TR 5 but nothing for the TR4.  Does anyone know of a replacement fan that would bolt up to a stock TR4? I'm not experiencing any overheating problems but would really like to get something more efficient that the original TR fan. Thanks: KSD

     

  •  07-07-2009, 12:40 PM 20101 in reply to 19932

    Re: TR4 fan replacement

    An electric fan has got to be the best solution. 

    Depending on where you live....Moss Europe certainly do a full bolt on electric fan kit called Revotec, that puts a solid state thermal sensor in the bottom hose. (they also offer other sensors that can be screw fitted into the radiator)  I have the kit on my TR3 and it works a treat.  In stop/start London traffic the engine stays cool and smooth running. The fitment is simple on the TR4 with all that underbonnet access.  Your car needs to be negative earth for this kit to work.  Not hard to convert your car if it is not.

    link to site

    http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=8064

    An electric fan will give you maximum air flow when needed and shut off when the temp is right.  No power drain on the engine when not working, whereas the standard fan continually absorbs engine energy.

    We can of course now enter the harmonic balancer conversation and crank breakages on 4 cyl TRs.

    Let me say, my brother and I have continually run numerous 4 cyl TRs since 1970 and not yet broken a crank. Every one of those cars had the standard engine fan replaced by and electric one, as the first modification. In those days we made our own from wiper motors, exhaust clamps and Ford Escort plastic fans.  Some of those old 4 bladed metal monsters are still in a box under our garage bench awaiting a concourse rebuilder's request.

    Cheers

    Peter W

  •  10-04-2009, 11:56 AM 21300 in reply to 19932

    Re: TR4 fan replacement

    You may want to consider using the stock 8-blade plastic fan from the TR-6. It is lighter, moves more air and is undoubtedly better balanced than the original four blade fans.  The part should be easily attainable through Moss or any number of other vendors; I purchased one as recently as this past spring for a TR-4A restoration. Its a straight forward bolt on part and I have used it successfully on several TR-4's and 4A's.
  •  11-20-2009, 5:20 AM 21905 in reply to 21300

    Re: TR4 fan replacement

    If you go with a tr6 fan for it to work it's best you will need to make a shourd for the radator. I went with a electric fan!    HPIM2669.JPG
    The only dum question is the one not asked
  •  15 hours, 47 minutes ago 21913 in reply to 21905

    Re: TR4 fan replacement

    A shroud will certainly make any fan more efficient.  I was simply suggesting a simple, inexpensive, bolt-on, and fairly significant improvement over the stock four blade metal fan. I am somewhat amused at the discussion of maximum efficiency with shrouding, and eliminating power drain by going electric; gentlemen, this IS a tractor motor we are referring to.

     

    Cheers,

    Dan