In a message dated 97-03-20 18:44:37 EST, alfasun@esslink.com (Susan) writes:
> Jeff Young wrote:
> >
> > Andy --
> >
> > The water pump pushes water into the engine at the pump (on the front of
> > the block); the water exits at the elbow at the top, front of the head.
> > The water exiting *should* go to the top of the radiator; the bottom of
> > the radiator should feed the water pump.
> >
> > I believe you have #1 backwards. Note: pushing the cold water into the
> > hottest part of the engine (the head) would cause excessive thermal
> > stress. You want the water exiting the motor at the head, which is also
> > where you want to measure the temp.
> >
> > -- Jeff.
> >
> > Andy Hiller wrote:
> > >
> > > I'd appreciate your help with a couple of cooling system questions
> > > regarding my Formula Ford Xflow motor--
> > >
> > > 1. Am I correct that the water pump feeds coolant INTO the lower
> > > radiator hose and the coolant EXITS at the upper hose at the head?
> > >
> > > 2. Assuming I don't have everything bass ackwards in #1, does the
fact
> > > that my temp gauge sensor is located in the themostat housing as the
> > > fluid exits the head skew the reading compared to a sensor in the
> > > radiator? Seems to me the sensor measures the temp at it's hottest
> > > point, as opposed to after it cools in the radiator.
> > >
> > > 3. If I'm correct in #2, how much higher do you reckon the reading is
> > > at the head than at the more normal sensor location in the radiator?
> > >
> > > Please advise.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Andy Hiller
> > > Fort Collins, CO
> > > '70 Winklemann WDF-2
>
> A friend (and client) of mine has a patented reverse-flow cooling system
> that works on any car, using 50/50 ethylene glycol/water or, preferably,
> propylene glycol (nontoxic, safe, ok for race tracks). Indeed, the flow
> is actually to the hottest part of the engine (the head(s) first, and
> then down through the block. He has developed it for many years and it
> is just now starting to be marketed. But it works!!! It is used and
> proven in race cars and good for more HP and MPG. His company is Evans
> Cooling Systems, Sharon, CT and he can be reached at 860-364-5130 (fax
> 860-364-0888). This is a shameless plug, but the technology is great and
> he deserves it! I'm sure he can answer any questions you have.
> Susan
>
Also check out a website at:
www.stewartcomponents.com
not a plug, just good info & pictures too !!
Bruce McGuire
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