[V8Vairs] Engine Covers

[Steve Semon]

On my first Kelmark I used an original fiberglass cover.  All one piece, hard to get in and out and it didnt fit well around the edges.  I covered it with Dynamat and carpeting - it still let in a lot of noise.  Fiberglass sure burns

On the second Kelmark, I used aluminum panels covered with Dynamat on both sides and carpet glued to the outside.  A WHOLE lot quieter, and with one side less than two inches from a header tube, only gets warm to the touch after a thirty minute drive.  The panels are much easier to disassemble.  I am happy with the way it turned out.  (Havent tried the fire rating) 

Steve Semon
Steve@Centralcomm.net





---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Rick & Janet Norris" <rickjanet@charter.net>
Reply-To: v8vairs@corvair.org
Date:  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:09:19 -0400

>Ryan,
>My first thought was to make my engine cover out of fiberglass by first
>making it out of cardboard, then glassing over it as a form. I too have
>worked with glass and decided it was too messy so I went with building one
>in place out of aluminum. I wanted it to have a lid for quick access for
>service of cruise in's and a firewall that can be removed without much fuss
>for greater engine access and removal. You would be surprised how many times
>you will need both. I used Dyna-mat for sound deadening and double sided Hot
>Rod insulation for heat. It works for me.
>
>Rick Norris
>
>
>> Hello all, been kinda quiet on here.  I am starting to think about
>enclosing
>> the engine, and was wondering what to use to make it out of, fiberglass or
>> steel.  I have access and experience with both, just wondering if I could
>keep
>> the noise/heat out with the fiberglass, with proper insulation of
>course...I
>> appreciate any thoughts or comments.  Thanks.
>>
>> Ryan Counterman,  VP~WMCC
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