More questions from the Noob.
My TR3 has a very small radiator and was prone to overheating. I work in Reno, NV at an elevation of 4400' and live in the mountains at 6000'. Going up the highway after work I noticed I never took my eyes of the temp gauge in the non-winter months. I installed an oil cooler, electric fan, and made sure the baffles focused the air to the radiator and the problem was kind of gone...still an undersized radiator for my particular application but it was way better.
Should I prepare for a similar fix on my 1971 Series IIa? I note that in my "new" truck, there are signs of overheating events with that ugly rusty radiator excrement sprayed in the engine compartment. Anyone install an oil cooler and electric fan? What about a transmission oil cooler? Stupid idea? BTW I am flushing the radiator, heater core, replacing all hoses, thermostat, water pump and all that stuff.
Another question. To spin or not to spin? I am of course talking about the oil filter adapter. Generally I like to stay stock, but this is one area where I have always made the compromise. Those dang cartridge filters are a royal pain in the...well...you know.
David
My TR3 has a very small radiator and was prone to overheating. I work in Reno, NV at an elevation of 4400' and live in the mountains at 6000'. Going up the highway after work I noticed I never took my eyes of the temp gauge in the non-winter months. I installed an oil cooler, electric fan, and made sure the baffles focused the air to the radiator and the problem was kind of gone...still an undersized radiator for my particular application but it was way better.
Should I prepare for a similar fix on my 1971 Series IIa? I note that in my "new" truck, there are signs of overheating events with that ugly rusty radiator excrement sprayed in the engine compartment. Anyone install an oil cooler and electric fan? What about a transmission oil cooler? Stupid idea? BTW I am flushing the radiator, heater core, replacing all hoses, thermostat, water pump and all that stuff.
Another question. To spin or not to spin? I am of course talking about the oil filter adapter. Generally I like to stay stock, but this is one area where I have always made the compromise. Those dang cartridge filters are a royal pain in the...well...you know.
David
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