Fan on a 28 tube brass oil cooler?

[OSI930]

I came across a 6.5" Spal pusher fan and was wondering if anyone has tried this(or similar) on a 28 tube brass oil cooler? Temps currently are fine but if someone have seen any benefit to this addition, it might be worth trying. Thanks.

[john walker's workshop]

a fan always helps.

[OSI930]

Thanks J.W. Would it matter which side of the cooler to mount the fan?

[john walker's workshop]

front if it's a pusher. not much room in the rear.

[North Coast Cab]

I did it. It helps when idling or moving slowely, but at full speed it does nothing.

John

[OSI930]

Thanks John. How did you end up attaching the fan to the cooler?

[john walker's workshop]

long and thick zip ties will work well on the tube unit.

[OSI930]

I have plenty of those. Should be easy to do. Thanks, J.W.

[astark]

I used zip ties on my 7.5" Spal. Additionally, I ducted the bottom of the oil cooler to improve air flow effeciency, also used zip ties to secure duct and insure that I can remove it easily if needed.



Alan

[RarlyL8]

I've never seen a cooler that looked like yours Alan. 28 row units are tubes only. What's the story behind it?

[OSI930]

Thanks Alan. I have never seen an oil cooler like that either. What kind is it and did you see much difference with the duct work? It looks like a good idea. Thanks for the photos. Do you use a manual switch to activate the fan?

[ninesixfour]

Originally Posted by North Coast Cab

I did it. It helps when idling or moving slowely, but at full speed it does nothing.

John

Is it pushing or pulling?