I've always wondered if louvers in the lower rear portion of the front
fenders ( sorry, 'wings' ) would get some of the heat out from under the
bonnet.
Robert D.
... can't think of anything with cats! :(
-----Original Message-----
From Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: July 24, 2000 6:06 PM
Subject: bypass tube on head
>I've decided to put in a blanking sleeve to improve cooling, but will
>probably put the thermostat back this fall. Is it really necessary to
block
>off the bypass port/hose when installing a blanking sleeve?
>
>On days at or near 100F, the set-up I'm running now threatens to overheat
>after about 15 minutes of driving. Crossflow rad, no fan on WP, pusher
elec
>thermo fan on front of radiator, thermostatically controlled oil cooler.
>Heater on, air flap closed. Water + water-wetter +~10% coolant to lube the
>WP. 30 deg. max timing advance, carb carefully tuned, not too lean. On
>days of 85 degrees or less, I can drive forever with no problem.
>
>I am getting the feeling that the heat that builds up under the bonnet is
>not finding a way out. Maybe the 5-speed fills up the tunnel a bit more,
>closing off some of the only escape for the hot air? Any other heat
>reduction tricks out there? I'll happily try most anything that involves
>the destructive use of cats.
>
>
>Regards,
>Glen Byrns
>'59 bugeye
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