Steve_M Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Does anyone know the correct size bolts that I need to attach the radiator fan (military 8 blade type) to the hub on the engine? Thanks in advance, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Does anyone know the correct size bolts that I need to attach the radiator fan (military 8 blade type) to the hub on the engine?Thanks in advance, Steve 1/4"UNF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 1/4"UNF. Thank you. Regards, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Are you removing the Kenlowe then Steve? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Are you removing the Kenlowe then Steve?Mark Yes, not really out of choice though I think I got it all a little too wet and the thermosat packed up followed by the fan a few weeks later. When I get round to it I will probably have a go a taking the fan to pieces to see if I can't fix it, in the mean time I am going to fit a military fan I have picked up as a quick fix. Regards, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Is it a Kenlowe capillary stat ? These are notorious for filling with mud and water an corroding internally, I ended up spaying WD40 in every month as a precaution and the day following getting water under the bonnet Changed it in the end for an electronic one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Is it a Kenlowe capillary stat ?These are notorious for filling with mud and water an corroding internally, I ended up spaying WD40 in every month as a precaution and the day following getting water under the bonnet Changed it in the end for an electronic one Yes, it is the standard Kenlowe unit, if/when I put an electric fan back in I will probably look at alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Steve, Have a look at fitting one of the X-eng x-therm switches rather than the kenlowe 'stat. As you say the fan that is on there is somewhat huge (and sounds like a turbine) but that engine does run warm so don't skimp on the cooling. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Steve, Have a look at fitting one of the X-eng x-therm switches rather than the kenlowe 'stat. As you say the fan that is on there is somewhat huge (and sounds like a turbine) but that engine does run warm so don't skimp on the cooling. Cheers Mark The X-eng switches do look good and I will probably end up getting one of these. When I replace the fan (assuming I can't fix the old one) I intended to use the same size as it seems to be about right. Regards, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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