Subject: Re: <VV> Engine Temperature Issues

[Roger Gault]

That was probably 3/32", not 3/16".  The gaps between the fins vary from
just over 1/8" at the edge to something less than 1/8" at the center of the
head.  An 1/8" drill starts making marks about 1/3 of the way in.

Roger

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Upham" <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
To: <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 1:38 PM
Subject: Subject: Re: <VV> Engine Temperature Issues


> I used a round 3/16" diameter x 5 1/2"  ROUND hobby file that was a
> little smaller than the fin gaps and attached it to a handheld
> drill.  Worked great.  I can give you the brand name off list if
> you're interested.
>
> Stephen U
>
> P.S. Hope to some day see if it actually reduces the temperature.
>
>
> > The next step is pretty messy so I am going to roll the car out
> > onto the
> > lawn for an hour or two.  I have rented a high pressure steam
> > cleaner and I
> > plan to clean the fins with high pressure steam followed by a bath
> > of Lime-away.
> >  My hope is that this will remove most if not all the filth with
> > out the
> > risk of causing damage with a hack saw blade or drill bit.
> >
> =======================================================
>
> ...
>
> Also a hacksaw blade tapped and hand held will do no damage..
>
> Matt Nall...west coast
> http://members.aol.com/patiomatt
> lots of info!
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