lsdweb
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 10:39 PM |
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Thermostat or not
Hi All
I'm looking at how to plumb in my 5VY R1 engine and , whilst it's pretty simple, fitting the thermostat causes some real grief.
I've never run a hillclimb / sprint car with a thermostat before and am tempted to do the same again. I have plenty of time to bring the engine
up to temperature before it gets diven hard.
Any thoughts?
Wyn
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RazMan
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 10:43 PM |
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Sometimes in cold weather the thermostat will never fully open until the engine is 'race hot' so I think it you might struggle to bring it
up to a proper temp without one.
If you only go to summer meetings however .....
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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lsdweb
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 06:32 AM |
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If you only go to summer meetings however .....
Is that when the rain's not quite freezing?!
Thanks Razman - I can fit it but I need to fit the adaptor for the capillary gauge before the stat and it just makea the pipe runs very long and ugly!
I'll have a think again!
Wyn
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 07:14 AM |
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You get the most engine wear when the engines cold and as above on a cold day it'll take ages to get up to temp. Also cam lobe wear is greater
when idling than when cruising so don't idle excessively.
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BenB
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 10:40 AM |
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Of couse you could get one of those natty 240v water pre-heaters....
Only trouble would be cost and being dependant on a 240v supply...
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lsdweb
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 08:04 PM |
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Well, I've fitted it roughly - picture
It's a bit big and ugly!
Wyn
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RazMan
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| posted on 17/10/07 at 09:23 PM |
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Pretty colour hose though 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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lsdweb
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| posted on 18/10/07 at 06:49 AM |
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Pretty colour hose though
Just temporary. I have a box full of hoses which is really useful when trying to work it all out! I'll use black for the final fit!
Wyn
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