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Hi All
I need to replace the fan on my very stock Tiger MkI. The current fan (pictured below) is a 13" 7 blade fan that was on the car when I acquired it 7+ years ago.
Recently, the engine developed a metal clattering sound and after careful inspection and process of elimination I narrowed the source down to the fan. I removed the fan and found a significant longitudinal crack in one of the blades. It was getting close to total failure. So now I am looking for a replacement.
The current fan fit well and did a reasonably good job. My initial search failed to locate an exact replacement...I could only find a 6 blade version.
So my questions to the forum...
What are you guys using? Any recommendations? Sources?
As an aside, I know many use a 15" fan but I have read that can require the engine to be raised by adding shims at the motor mounts. I think this will be a non-starter for me as I do not have any room up top, as my air cleaner has a 1/4" or maybe less clearance.
Thanks
I need to replace the fan on my very stock Tiger MkI. The current fan (pictured below) is a 13" 7 blade fan that was on the car when I acquired it 7+ years ago.
Recently, the engine developed a metal clattering sound and after careful inspection and process of elimination I narrowed the source down to the fan. I removed the fan and found a significant longitudinal crack in one of the blades. It was getting close to total failure. So now I am looking for a replacement.
The current fan fit well and did a reasonably good job. My initial search failed to locate an exact replacement...I could only find a 6 blade version.
So my questions to the forum...
What are you guys using? Any recommendations? Sources?
As an aside, I know many use a 15" fan but I have read that can require the engine to be raised by adding shims at the motor mounts. I think this will be a non-starter for me as I do not have any room up top, as my air cleaner has a 1/4" or maybe less clearance.
Thanks