<VV> Oil Temp- no Asparagus

[Bruce Schug]

Finned pans, etc. have little effect on oil temps.

Things that really have a significant effect are (in no order):

1. Extensive, careful de-flashing of the heads

2. A good remote oil cooler like my Mazda cooler

3. Remove the lower shrouds

Bruce

On May 4, 2004, at 8:39 AM, Donald Manen wrote:

> In an effort to reduce the operating temp on my
> engines (considering mid-summer Texas heat)- I have
> been experimenting with remote oil coolers-- on the
> unit I have now, the engine remains at 180 degrees at
> all times (so far, still early in the year)     -- now
> I'm hearing I may have the engine "too cool" - "not
> burning off moisture in the oil", etc-----I've always
> blamed short oil life on higher Corvair temps-----Is
> there an "Ideal" operating temp for a Corvair
> engine???  Keep in mind that my goal is reliability on
> the road- not racing.  I have tried finned pans, deep
> pans, finned valve covers, etc; with little or no
> effect ---so far-      I believe (gospel according to
> Don, Chapter 1) the best combo is an oil pan with two
> additional quarts, detailed deflashing of the heads
> and block, and a bigger/better oil cooler.  This is
> assuming that you built a quality engine as a starting
> point.
>
> DM-at the Gopher Ranch
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Bruce W, Schug
CORSA South Carolina
Greenville, SC
bwschug@charter.net

CORSA member since 1981

'67 Monza. "67AC140"