If you are using the original Sierra rad, it will be quite old and probably full of scum, which will obviously reduce it's cooling capacity. Disconnect the hoses and run water through it and you'll see the crap that comes out.
Bob Craig (Q2-267) >----Original Message---- >From: [email protected] >Date: 11/10/2011 12:31 >To: "Quantum Owners Group"<[email protected]> >Subj: [Quantum Owners] Re: Pinto - getting it to run cooler in an Xtreme > >Yes it does use the Sierra fan, it's a blower and it's on the right >side of the rad. > >On Oct 11, 11:58 am, "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]> wrote: >> Make sure the fan is running the right way and that it's on the right side >> of the radiator. >> Does the Xtreme use the Sierra rad fan and is it still fitted on the same >> side of the rad ? >> Putting a fan on the other side and swapping the wires over doesn't work >> very well. >> Sucking fans have different blade shapes to blowing fans. >> >> Jim > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners- [email protected] >For more options, visit this group at >http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > >IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
