Radiator Fan

[jjlanotte]

Hello all,

Im looking for some guidance and help on the engine cooling system. I own a 1969 MF135 Perkins gas and i have a bit of an issue, which a lot of you seem to have, with the fuel boiling in the fuel tank after a long hot day of work. I have begun to address the issue already with reflective heat material on the bottom of the tank and by wrapping the headers with heat wrap. It has worked to a degree but when low on fuel on a hot day it still boils. I wish they still sold the **** metal heat shield. My question is, is there a better fan that will move more air then the factory one? My thinking is that more air draw through the radiator will keep the engine running cooler and at the same time moving more cooler air under the gas tank and over the headers to end this issue. SO is more blades better than less? Will the fan pitch matter? Anyone have a part number for the most gnarly fan to move the most possible air out there?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[BrokenTrack]

Hello all,

Im looking for some guidance and help on the engine cooling system. I own a 1969 MF135 Perkins gas and i have a bit of an issue, which a lot of you seem to have, with the fuel boiling in the fuel tank after a long hot day of work. I have begun to address the issue already with reflective heat material on the bottom of the tank and by wrapping the headers with heat wrap. It has worked to a degree but when low on fuel on a hot day it still boils. I wish they still sold the **** metal heat shield. My question is, is there a better fan that will move more air then the factory one? My thinking is that more air draw through the radiator will keep the engine running cooler and at the same time moving more cooler air under the gas tank and over the headers to end this issue. SO is more blades better than less? Will the fan pitch matter? Anyone have a part number for the most gnarly fan to move the most possible air out there?

Thanks,

Joe

What about switching to a pusher fan? Would that pull more cool air from by the gas tank first, then eject the air out through the radiator and thus keep warm engine air from being by the gas tank?

I don't have a part number or anything, but a lot of tractor where it gets cold had pushers and puller fans available for summer and winter operations.