<VV> Thermostats

[J R Read_HML]

SOME engines will ping (especially 140s) when you step into the throttle and 
the temps are high.  For those that do, a good solution (to me) is to remove 
the lower shrouds.  Probably little or no ping when just "cruising", but 
noticeable when accelerating quickly.

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>
To: "Ewell Mills" <emills5 at cfl.rr.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 12:22 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Thermostats


> I've cruised at interstate speeds in 115 degree weather with full shrouds 
> and thermostats and it runs just fine.  What's the fuss in those moderate 
> climates???
> RonH
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ewell Mills" <emills5 at cfl.rr.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:27 AM
> Subject: <VV> Thermostats
>
>
>> They are supposed to fail fully open, but I have one in hand that will 
>> only open about half way.  Closes O.K.  Caused left bank to overheat.
>> I have a replacement on order, but may not install it until winter.  I 
>> feel better down here in Florida without them, especially in the summer 
>> with A/C. I have tried running with just the thermostats and damper doors 
>> removed, but engine runs much cooler with the entire  lower shrouds 
>> removed. With static temperatures in the 90's during the summer, I feel 
>> the cars warm up quickly enough without them to keep from causing any 
>> damage to the engine. Just my .02 cents worth.
>>
>> Cecil Mills
>> Cocoa, Fl.
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