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Technical Board => Modification Help => Topic started by: paddyfc58 on April 29, 2008, 08:13:15 PM



Title: standard radiator
Post by: paddyfc58 on April 29, 2008, 08:13:15 PM
hi all, will the standard radiator do the job sufficiently for 186 motor/engine ;D,will be using a thermo fan not sure what size , any recommendations/ hints???

thanks paddy


Title: Re: standard radiator
Post by: FC427 on April 29, 2008, 08:35:40 PM
Hi Paddy I use to run a stock 186 with the standard radiator and a 16''electric fan and had no issues with overheating but my radiator was in top condition ......FC427......


Title: Re: standard radiator
Post by: paddyfc58 on April 29, 2008, 10:03:01 PM
hi, thanks for reply with your 16" fan how did you have it mounted front or back of radiator and does it attach through the radiator like a trimatic oil cooler?? am looking at 16" fan on ebay at moment

thanks paddy


Title: Re: standard radiator
Post by: FC427 on April 29, 2008, 10:19:06 PM
 Paddy I had it front mounted and made mounts for it off the radiator support panel.......FC427.......


Title: Re: standard radiator
Post by: paddyfc58 on April 30, 2008, 01:15:51 PM
thanks for the info FC427 that will most likely be my set up