Steven, I think you've got it there.
Do you think that your mechanical fan helps in any way?
New water pump now arrived.
I will try it without fan assistance and see how it goes.
Ta for the replies, you guys are the best.
Broken fan blade.
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Re: Broken fan blade.
1978 MGB GT
1967 Morris Minor convertible
1972 Ford Cortina
2000 Mercedese Benz SLK 230K
No modern!
1967 Morris Minor convertible
1972 Ford Cortina
2000 Mercedese Benz SLK 230K
No modern!
- Steven collins
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Re: Broken fan blade.
Never felt the need for additional cooling on my ‘66 B, the fan blades work as they should and is quite efficient. Just make sure your waterways, radiator etc are not clogged.
I would just fit a new fan blade (one that hasn’t been modified)
I would just fit a new fan blade (one that hasn’t been modified)
- Tom Brearley
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Re: Broken fan blade.
Leyland actually issued a service bulletin in 1973 (maybe restricted to N. America?), mandating use of plastic fans in place of metal. I would guess this was due to safety concerns following breakages.
1973 MGB GT
Mallard Green / Autumn Leaf
Mallard Green / Autumn Leaf
- Adrian Oliver
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Re: Broken fan blade.
I have an original six bladed fan on my 1962 B.
I really should say 'had' as I replaced it with a nos Leyland plastic one.
I've seen so many pictures of the metal blades letting go I didn't want to take that risk...
I really should say 'had' as I replaced it with a nos Leyland plastic one.
I've seen so many pictures of the metal blades letting go I didn't want to take that risk...
1962 Chelsea Grey MGB