Need help with a problem "hottie"
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Austin TX
Need help with a problem "hottie"
My 71 is running a bit hot in traffic and I find that I have NO AIRFLOW (zero, zip, nada) being pulled thru the radiator and condenser at idle. Is this normal? If not, how can I get some airflow?
Normal engine and oiltemps at speeds above about 30.
Details: four core BB radiator, 7 blade fan, functioning fan clutch, seals, shroud and spoiler in place.
Normal engine and oiltemps at speeds above about 30.
Details: four core BB radiator, 7 blade fan, functioning fan clutch, seals, shroud and spoiler in place.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
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Re: Need help with a problem "hottie" (flynhi)
Definitely not normal.
Fan on backwards, pushing air forward?
The front of the condenser or front of the radiator blocked?
With a functional fan-clutch the fan has to be pushing or pulling air through (or at least in the direction of) the radiator :confused:
Fan on backwards, pushing air forward?
The front of the condenser or front of the radiator blocked?
With a functional fan-clutch the fan has to be pushing or pulling air through (or at least in the direction of) the radiator :confused:
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: central Washington state
Re: Need help with a problem "hottie" (flynhi)
flynhi;
Just as a matter of curiosity, how did you determine you have no airflow at idle? Also, how did you assess the condition of your clutch fan? The reason I ask is that, from your description, it sounds very much as if your fan clutch is not functioning properly.
Just as a matter of curiosity, how did you determine you have no airflow at idle? Also, how did you assess the condition of your clutch fan? The reason I ask is that, from your description, it sounds very much as if your fan clutch is not functioning properly.
