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Thermostat or not
lsdweb - 2/10/07 at 10:39 PM

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

RazMan - 2/10/07 at 10:43 PM

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 .....

lsdweb - 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

bimbleuk - 3/10/07 at 07:14 AM

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.

BenB - 3/10/07 at 10:40 AM

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...

lsdweb - 17/10/07 at 08:04 PM

Well, I've fitted it roughly - picture


It's a bit big and ugly!

Wyn

RazMan - 17/10/07 at 09:23 PM

Pretty colour hose though

lsdweb - 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