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Cooling for the 1330 engines
I noticed that as we rode our F3-S Spyders that one would start the radiator fans much earlier than the other. Filed the info but didn't dig into it as the temperature was always at the same 4-bar level. Fast forward. ..
While adding lights in the cavity behind the grill of the one that was earlier to start the fan, I noticed the inside of the radiator had a build up of debris outside of the fan area. The normal driving airflow comes through the grill and out through the radiators. When at idle, the fans pull and reverse the airflow. Apparently that's enough to keep the center of the radiator cleaned. SpyderDeb had complained of the F3 being hotter than her ST to ride.
To the point: as the outside of the radiators have always been clean, even when power washing, I've not washed them. The junk was easiy removed with a vacuum (as it was in my shop I didn't use compressed air to blow them out). It doesn't take much to slow down or choke off the airflow. Over 1/3 of the area had reduced flow. If your 1330-equipped Spyder seems to have the fans running more often than they used to, check the radiators from the inside!
Happy trails,
Wayne
Last edited by pauly1; 05-23-2017 at 07:08 AM.
pauly1 - SpyderDeb's 'wrench'
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I proof read the post but not the title and one cannot edit the title. Should read "cooling for the 1330 engine"
pauly1 - SpyderDeb's 'wrench'
2018 F3-T & 2015 F3-S Road Warrior Foundation Tribute customs
IBA #48220 SS1000 BB1500
2015 F3-S , OEM na Basic Black with Custom Wrap
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Thanks for the tip.
RE: Editing the title...
Go into the edit post area, and hit "advanced"
That'll allow you to get to the title!
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Thanks for the tip.
RE: Editing the title...
Go into the edit post area, and hit "advanced"
That'll allow you to get to the title!
Thanks for the editing tip!
pauly1 - SpyderDeb's 'wrench'
2018 F3-T & 2015 F3-S Road Warrior Foundation Tribute customs
IBA #48220 SS1000 BB1500
2015 F3-S , OEM na Basic Black with Custom Wrap
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Thanks for that....👏
Good reminder and we should all check the radiator on all models. The F3 does have a much different set up ...
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cooling for 1330 engines
Love that lift Doc, what kind is it???
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2018 F3-T
My mods: Can am Trailer hitch, USB and 12 volt power outlets, Gustason windshield, Bead rider seat cushion, battery harness for electric gear and battery tender, Time out trailer.
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DO NOT USE PRESSURE WATER TO CLEAN THE RADIATORS!!
Yes, I was shouting as it's that important and I need to correct my information. The thin, horizontal webbing between the vertical water passage tubes seem to be THINNER THAN A FOIL GUM WRAPPER!!! Even modest household pressure will bend and deform them!
Wayne
pauly1 - SpyderDeb's 'wrench'
2018 F3-T & 2015 F3-S Road Warrior Foundation Tribute customs
IBA #48220 SS1000 BB1500
2015 F3-S , OEM na Basic Black with Custom Wrap
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