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Old 11-19-2001, 01:40 PM
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Ren:

Your question has nothing to do with the intake air scoop. We are talking air flow through the radiator and water flow through the water pump. The answers about the fan voltage are good, so check that out. As far as flow is concerned:

Water: Be sure that the belt is tight so there is no slippage and the water pump is turning the right speed. Check to see that you have the right size pully on the water pump, it can make a difference. Is rotation right? If the impeller vanes are old, they might be worn or corroded and not put out the right volume of water as when new. Be sure the radiator is not restricted in any way so the water can flow through as designed.

Air: Be sure there are no restrictions to the air flow through the radiator, there shouldn't be but look. The Unique's have pusher fans, and some have pusher and puller fans, give that a thought.

Cooling demands increase with load, and at idle with no load, the cooling demand should be lower and the temp cool down. With yours heating up at low speed, it would be logical to look at the flow, water and air, as I have suggested.

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