<VV> cooling systems

[Ron]

And then, where are the thermostats?

Ronh

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Sethracer at aol.com>
To: <ScottyGrover at aol.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> cooling systems


>
>
> In a message dated 1/1/2009 10:14:27 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> ScottyGrover at aol.com writes:
>
> Has  anyone used (for street or racing) a system sorta like a carb in
> reverse--using exhaust gas in a Venturi-like setup to draw cooling air
> through  the
> engine; this might take a load off the fan and reduce  the need for high 
> fan
> HP.
>
> Scotty from  Hollyweird
>
>
>
>
> Scotty - Pick up a copy of Mackerle's "Air cooled Automotive Engines" He 
> has
> the diagrams and shows some applications of that exact design.  As I
> remember, it was also used in some stationary motors where the exhaust 
> outlet puffed
> through the middle of the outlet cooling air chamber, pulling  cooling air
> over the motor.
>
> Maybe the Corvair motor could use two reversed stock "short" logs, aimed 
> out
> the back of the full original shrouding with the doors and thermostats
> removed. A little extra shrouding work at the back to create the 
> semi-venturi  and
> pull the cooling air through. At least it wouldn't be too hard or 
> expensive
> to try.
>
> Seth  Emerson
>
> C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro, Corvette
>
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