<VV> FC ENGINE HEAT Pt 2

[Vairtec Corporation]

In my reply to Tim Shortle I wrote:
> As long as your Rampside is in good condition, as long as all the engine shrouding is in place, and as long as there are no mouse nests or other debris inside your engine shrouds, you'll be fine!
>   

But I want to elaborate on one aspect of this.  On a lot of FCs, when 
you look in the engine compartment you can see right through to the 
ground at the rear of the engine.  Not good!  The shrouds and perimeter 
seals (Mark's favorite design) should be making it not possible to see 
daylight.  Hot engine exhaust air recirculates through any such opening, 
and can lead to overheating.

So, Tim, if you want to obsess about something before you begin your 
trip, obsess about getting all the shrouds and perimeter seals right.

--Bob Marlow