<VV> How long can I run it for?

[Guy Brandes]

There are black light dyes that can safely be added to the oil, clean off the engine add the dye and run it for awhile then you can safely remove the shrouds with the engine off and with a black light you should be able to pinpoint the leaks.  Don't run it for too long or you won't be able to determine the source.  Just pull off the lower shrouds first and you may not need to go further in your black light search.

Regards,

Guy Brandes

65 VAIR140





Hi Bob,
You can run it without the lower shrouds on it without fear. Your heater won't 
work very well though. 
As far as running it without the top shroud, I have never heard of anyone doing 
this. My guess on the answer would be "not long". Good luck.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob Gilbert <bgilbert at gilberts-bc.ca>
>Sent: Sep 4, 2013 12:01 PM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: <VV> How long can I run it for?
>
>Hi,
>
>I know from experience that running a Corvair motor with a broken belt cause
>it to overheat within minutes.
>
> 
>
>What about running an engine in the car with bottom and top shrouds removed?
>I know it would eventually overheat but I was wondering if anybody has done
>that and what sort of time frame could I reasonably expect to run it safely.
>
>My reason - I'm trying to track down a small oil leak and with the fan
>blowing, oil goes everywhere so I was thinking about running the motor
>briefly with top and bottom shrouds off.
>
> 
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bob
>
> 
>
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