Escort (1172 Sidevalve) runs a bit hot. The two bladed fan is not moving much air.
Is there a simple replacement that will increase airflow?
Thanks,
Pete
Cooling fan upgrade
Cooling fan upgrade
1959 Escort Wagon
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As Peteleo says, there, there could be an underlying fault; the fans aren't effective above a very low speed anyway above which the movement of air through the radiator is down to the car's speed.
Generally, either water isn't flowing into the radiator at a fast enough rate (blockage in the engine or radiator or hoses in between); or air isn't flowing through the radiator mesh fast enough to move the heat away, due to this being blocked.
Generally, either water isn't flowing into the radiator at a fast enough rate (blockage in the engine or radiator or hoses in between); or air isn't flowing through the radiator mesh fast enough to move the heat away, due to this being blocked.
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I agree. Something else is at fault. My '48 Prefect also has the 100E sidevalve, 2 blade fan and not even any shroud around it. After sitting for several years, I wanted to flush the system. Added a new 160 deg stat and let it idle for an hour with the bonnet open. I checked every few minutes and the gauge never moved off 160.