In a message dated 97-08-12 11:14:25 EDT, Ross.Vincenti@transamerica.com
(Vincenti, Ross) writes:
> Look, all this talk of "wasted electricity", "watts output", "engine
> loading", "road horsepower", etc., etc. is terrific engineering stuff and
I
> suppose that in some circles it is enlightening.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I would think this group is exactly the type that would
find it enlightening. Speaking for myself, I always want to know why, rather
than just what. From the correspondance that has gone on about this subject,
it seems to me that I am not alone, and it also seems that there is a lot of
misunderstanding as well.
> But the bottom line is
> that Kinderlehrer was trying to figure out whether to go with an electric
> fan or would it rob too much horsepower.
About 0.1 - 0.2 HP
> And the fact is, unless you're
> into SCCA racing, club racing, autocrossing or other racing events it
> simply isn't going to matter on the road in day to day driving.
But that doesn't mean I don't want to know.
> If you
> have gone through and refurbished the whole cooling system and it still
> isn't keeping up on hot days in heavy traffic, then add an electric fan.
> Period.
Maybe yes, maybe no. If your overheating is caused by a lack of air flow,
then yes. If it is from some other cause, such as a radiator that is just too
small, then no. How do you know? I quess a little understanding of the
principles involved would be a great help in making a determination.
> I dunno, am I missing anything else here? (Standing ready with
> asbestos suit and flame extinguisher ready). ;^ )
No flames! Just my opinion. I respect your right to disagree.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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