rybikowsk Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I need a source for a 6volt pos.ground cooling fan.I saw a add for one recently, I cannott remember where. thanks,m.r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Mike you might try Fifth Avenue http://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/parts/parts_counter_3.html but why do you want a 6 volt fan. Packards when operating correctly shouldn't need an additional fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rybikowsk Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have gotten the car to the point where it only gets hot when It sits and idles,I figured it needs more air flowing over the radiator, thamks michael r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_v12lincoln Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Try SPAL. I dont know if they still make thier 6 volt fans but I put one on my 48 lincoln convertible coupe and it works great at idle and low rpm crusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rybikowsk Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 what is spal. thanks m.r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Yeah some of those long waits in line to get into a venue when its 89 degrees can run up the gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_v12lincoln Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Spal is an electric fan company, they make a great fan for 6 volt cars. I use my cars for daily drivers in 100+ summer days and in california traffic the electric fans keep them from getting to hot when your stuck at those 5 minute traffic lights in the middle of 50 or more cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Mike, Here is the link to the SPAl website.....http://www.spalusa.com/I searched the site but didn't find any 6 volt fans though. maybe give them a call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Su8overdrive Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Try Scotts Mfg. Co., 25520 Stanford Avenue, Suite 304, Valencia, CA 91355-4720 (661) 295-9340 Even tho' my car doesn't overheat, believing in belt and suspenders approach to safeguard the engine in case i got caught in some traffic snarl on the hottest day of the year, i installed one of their 6-volt cooling fans. It's all but invisible, simple installation. I've never had to use it. Dave K./Clipper '47's correct. If your cooling system's in good shape, you'll never need one. It's amazing how many vintage car folk will take their radiators to an allegedly savvy shop, which merely pinches off the offending tube. Problem solved, until hot day traffic. So, make sure a l l your tubes clear, and flush your cooling system with a box of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (not baking soda). Run the car a few miles, get the engine hot, and drain. After the block cools a bit, flush with garden hose. If you can keep the engine on fast idle, let water drain from the rear of the block while you "balance" the amount going into the radiator. Flush thoroughly. Fill with soft water---NOT distilled water, which leaches minerals, including solder--and add a decent product like NoRosion or Redline Rust & Corrosion Inhibitor. Unless your car'll be exposed to sustained hard freeze, avoid antifreeze like the plague. Another exception would be if your car has air conditioning; even in LA or Phoenix, you need perhaps 15-20% if you've got AC. Unless you've got something with inherent heating problems, like a 1936-37 Cord or Jaguar, in which case a fan shroud helps, providing your thermostat's the correct temperature and working, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AntarcticDave Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I added one to my 1947 Cadillac for parades and such (the old flat heads can get toasty just sitting). I found this one at a good price: http://www.macsradiator.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=69 and it works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rybikowsk Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 I had a new core put in the radiator,i pulled the distrabution tube, it looked like new with no deposits.did a lot of flushing new hoses a couple of new thermostats, found the timeing retarded, disconnected the vacuum advance as the book reccomendes. set at 6 checked all valve clearance put a different fan belt on, one which rides down further in the groove,faster turning fan,etc etc I dont know what else to do except put on a fan. This car was supposed to have been restored, so very very many things were done wrong, I am getting an education on how many ways a restoraton can be messed up.I will get it fixed with you good folks help. I am getting tired of walking home and paying to have it towed. best regards. michael r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Not a fix, but for ~$90 AAA plus membership you get 4 tows a year 100 miles or less and those years that you do more than 4 there's a reasonable surcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Mike, I don't see in you post that you checked or replaced the water pump. Could this be the problem? I know it is also a big job but if you knock out the freeze plugs you might get a better idea about corrosion in the block. Also have you tried just using water with rust inhibitor in place of antifreeze? Maybe a fan will help but the car should not be running hot without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rybikowsk Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 I had to pull the waterpump to check the distrabution tube and to look inside of that part of the block. the pump was very smooth in turning with no slop. I did buy a set of freeze plugs,thinking about who I bought them from, I am going to do a lot of checking before I knock a old one out.I guess I will try that after I get old tow along running again.thanks to all,you are the greatest. michael r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rybikowsk Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 The aaa membership sounds like the thing to do. I have allready paid out 150.00 towing in the last month.I had another example of the gods having a sense of humor. just the week before I had the first tow, I had cancelled all insurance that did include towing. I just kept libility on my five tagged vehicles. 91 lexus ls400,95 gmc sonoma pickup.95 moto guzzi calf.motor cycle, 2001 russian ural sidecar motorcycle. untagged is a 1991, alfa romeo 164.and there is just the lab and me, and she dosn,t drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Also the towing service is also good if the member is only a passenger in the car. However you can't tow vehicles for just sending a car to a shop. I did once have a 48 chevy truck that I asked for a tow for to a shop I was going to have some work done on it. I told the AAA operator that I couldn't start it. She asked if it had ever started and I said yes. When the tow truch driver got at my place he found a 48 chevy truck with no seats seering gear, no drive shaft etc. I haven't done that in awhile though. Last winter I spent $150 each on 2 tows to get my car to the upholstery shop. During the driving season this year I didn't have to be towed once which is great and I hope to keep it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rybikowsk Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 I joined the aaa today, 100 mile towing range, now watch the packard never have to be towed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I have never had to tow my Packard home. I also belong to the Canadian Automobile Association and have a 1940's vintage grille badge mounted on the car so maybe it is a good luck charm. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rybikowsk Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 do you know where I can buy one of those grill badges??? michael r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Mike, It wouldn't work for you. You need an AAA badge not a CAA one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Summit racing has alot electric fan kits availabe in there latest catague.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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