<VV> Cooling Question

[Bruce Schug]

On Jan 5, 2011, at 1:04 PM, Bill H. wrote:

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> Hi everyone.  I have a question that has been bothering me for some  
> time.  I've noticed in some photos of Corvairs with A/C, that the  
> owners installed a couple of auxillary fans in front of the 1966-67  
> style condenser.
>
> It would seem to me that this is a great way to ensure that the A/C  
> system works at its peak efficiency, and even more importantly,  
> helps prevent the engine from overheating in hot summer weather when  
> you're stuck in traffic.
>
> I've de-flashed my heads and done everything I can to seal my engine  
> compartment, but I'm always looking for ways to keep the oil temp  
> below 260 degrees in summer.
>
> Anyone have experience with this?  Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!...Bill Hershkowitz 69 Monza Coupe 110 PG A/C
>


Bill,

I agree with Smitty on this. I see no reason to use small fans on the  
condenser. You've already got the huge Corvair fan pulling air through  
the condenser. Be sure you're using slightly high idle speeds if  
necessary. If you still have high oil temps, which you probably will,  
you need to look at cooling the oil.

Options: 1. Synthetic oil 2. Remove lower shrouds 3. An auxiliary oil  
cooler, such as an RX-7 cooler, like Smitty mentioned.

I swear by my RX-7 cooler. If you'd like details, I think pics are on  
Bryan's page or I can e-mail them to you. This is a bullet-proof  
installation that will keep any street driven Corvair cool.



Bruce

Bruce W. Schug
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