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Re: Under the bonnet heat; I have to much

To: Chris Kotting <ckotting@core.com>
Subject: Re: Under the bonnet heat; I have to much
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 08:37:22 -0700
Cc: Red Midget <redmidget72@yahoo.com>, mgraziano@mindspring.com, Bill Gilroy <w.gilroy@verizon.net>, spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: Morriservice
References: <20020530151538.E2BFF23C57@nm7.mx.voyager.net>
Datsun F310 had the similar fan setup.  I think that some Chrysler products had
carb fans, not sure which ones.

Paul A

Chris Kotting wrote:

> A good point.  Go find a clapped-out Fiat X-1/9 at a parts yard, you
> can get the fan, a thermostatic switch, ducting and relays from that
> (the X-1/9 had a small fan that blew air on the carb when a temp sensor
> on the carb reached a certain point).
>
> >  I swed you a word of caution in using a computer case fan for this
> purpose.  Those little fans are not made for that kind of heat, plus
> they are not sealed for use around such level of moisture.  I am
> positive the fan would overheat causing more electrical problems and
> possibly a fire.  And we don't want that !  If you want a fan to push
> air over the affected area I would suggest using an automotive type
> heater fan / blower, and run the power through a relay.
> > Lon /RedMidget
> >   mgraziano@mindspring.com wrote: Mike & RH,
> >
> > I have the exact same problem as the both of you. We're experiencing
> vapor lock. I plan on buying one of those 12V 5" computer fans, and use
> flexible gutter hose (the 5" black kind for under the dirt) to feed the
> fan with fresh air blowing directly under the carbs.
> >
> > As an alternative, I may actually use the duct and fan to remove the
> hot air (i.e. the fan pulling the hot air into the duct), which I think
> may be better. The only problem I forsee is that I may melt the fan on
> really hot days when I need it most.
> >
> > My GM alternator should be up to the challenge.
> >
> > PS: I also have twin SUs, an aluminum heat shield, and a header
> (which is worse than a manifold).
> >
> > Mike

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