<VV> engine cooling

[J R Read_HML]

You are just not driving it hard enough <GRIN>

Obviously, they will open slower (and possibly not as far) in colder ambient 
temps.  First the left one and then the right one.  They will close in 
reverse order.  Start the car five minutes before you are going to drive it 
if you are concerned about dropping a seat.  If it is that cold, you are 
going to want the heater going anyway.  Ping (detonation) leads to dropped 
seats.  It is almost impossible to hear it in a Rampside - much easier in a 
car.  If an engine is "too cool" the telltale sign will be a white 
substance, commonly referred to as mayonnaise, at the top of the oil filler 
neck.  I doubt you will find that condition unless you are running with the 
lower shrouds off in the winter.  Not a real likely scenario.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:44 PM
Subject: <VV> engine cooling


> Is it possible for a Corvair to run "too cool"? After deflashing the 95HP 
> cylinder heads, using a 12 plate oil cooler with both side shrouds, using 
> the Otto Parts pan and valve covers, both of my rear doors barely start to 
> open and then close again very quickly when driving. I know both doors 
> move freely and both thermostats are operating properly.
> Is it dangerous for an Corvair engine to be operating in low temps (0 
> degrees F to 40 F)? I have heard about starting an engine with cold temps. 
> and valve seats coming out of heads.I am getting ready to take a (long) 
> drive of about 600
> miles.Since losing an intake seat on my 140 PG Rampside I am now nervous.
> Anyone?
> Thank you,
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado.
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