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Cooling system flaps, how are they supposed to be oriented? |
brandomc |
Jun 16 2010, 02:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 113 Joined: 14-May 09 From: los angeles california Member No.: 10,363 Region Association: Southern California |
I just got my 2056 back from my engine builder, and now im trying to install all the sheet metal. The engine builder suggested that i wire open my cooling system so that it doesnt ever mess up and overheat my engine. My question is how should the flaps be oriented if i wire them open. Why do i even need these flaps if im not using the thermostat system? IF anyone has any pics of how they oriented their flaps, that would help alot. Thanks!! Hopefully back on the road soon!!
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VaccaRabite |
Jun 17 2010, 10:53 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Even the pros mess up at times. Jeff mislabled his pictures. The top picture is the cooling position, the bottom picture is the warmup picture.
If you take out the flaps, you are not forcing the air to go through the oil cooler, which will result in higher oil temps. Zach |
SirAndy |
Jun 17 2010, 11:01 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,681 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
If you take out the flaps, you are not forcing the air to go through the oil cooler, which will result in higher oil temps. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The top image is the maximum cooling position. It's also the fail-safe position in case the thermostat or wire fail. DO NOT REMOVE THE FLAPS Without the flaps there will be no air flow to the oil-cooler. They are called cooling flaps for a reason ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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