I run a fan, but the radiator is behind me in the trunk. I use a thermal
switch in the motor that turns on the pump and fan at the same time,
roughly 165 deg. F. I have made some changes this year because we were @
240 to 260 F on each run last year. I'm installing a larger suction, a
new water pump and some ducting to get fresh air into the radiator area.
It should help. We will know for sure in about three weeks.
There was some discussion about UPS on line last year. At that time I
supported their dependability. I put it on the line this year when we
sent one of my only eight pistons to JE as a sample to get some spares
made. Well, I can rest easier now and my faith has been rewarded. We got
the sample back Monday so I should be starting assembly of the engine
later this week. If all goes well the engine should be in the car by
Monday of Bonneville week, not bad for me. I don't have the luxury of
trying to break it before Speedweek like Keith does. That is fortunate
because I am more experienced at breaking stuff than he is. (I would put
a locking cap on the oil tank, Keith).
Tom, Redding CA - 104 deg. F. yesterday headed for 107 today - #216 D/GCC
Jim Dincau wrote:
> Ed,
> I have an anecdote that argues against the driver control option. The
> first year we ran the modified we had an electric pump and a 25 gallon tank.
> The driver said not to turn it on at the line as he would do it as soon as
> he saw the temp start to rise. That turned out to be a little too late.
> Burned it down twice, backsided the pistons just like a top fueler. The
> comment was heard "you cant do that on alcohol" but we did. He only drove
> for us that once.
> Jim in Palmdale,
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