30-07-2019, 11:19 AM
I rather suspect that the Austin Seven fan does more stirring than sucking.
It needs to be close to the radiator and would benefit from a cowl to allow it to generate a low pressure region behind the rad.
Neither really feasible on the Austin.
For much of the year I run with no fan belt. Only a slight problem if in stationary traffic. If there's hot sunny weather I refit it if I remember.
My fabric saloon has solid radiator sides which must impede the flow. Usually the hot air comes up around the gearbox into the car. I cover that up in summer as it overheats the occupants. Nice in winter though so long as not exceeding 45mph, when the cold air takes over.
It needs to be close to the radiator and would benefit from a cowl to allow it to generate a low pressure region behind the rad.
Neither really feasible on the Austin.
For much of the year I run with no fan belt. Only a slight problem if in stationary traffic. If there's hot sunny weather I refit it if I remember.
My fabric saloon has solid radiator sides which must impede the flow. Usually the hot air comes up around the gearbox into the car. I cover that up in summer as it overheats the occupants. Nice in winter though so long as not exceeding 45mph, when the cold air takes over.
Jim