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| unpolire |
 Feb 24 2013, 12:00 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 6-July 08 From: Los Angeles CA Member No.: 9,260 Region Association: Southern California  |
An aerospace engineer friend of mine was over and we were discussing 6-cylinder powerplants in the 914. A friend of his bought a 914-6 new and used to complain that he could not drive over 85 mph, after skiing in Reno, on his return, due to detrimental air pressure over the engine cover area as a result of the body's aerodynamics. Has anyone experienced this?
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| JoeSharp |
Feb 24 2013, 12:33 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
I never had a problem with mine.
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| einic |
Feb 24 2013, 02:04 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 28-May 10 From: Norway Member No.: 11,773 Region Association: Scandinavia |
QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Feb 24 2013, 07:33 AM)  I never had a problem with mine. On my 914-4 there are two plastic vanes under the floor in front of the engine creating a low pressure. It should be on the 6 as well? |
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| Eric_Shea |
Feb 24 2013, 12:30 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
QUOTE(einic @ Feb 24 2013, 01:04 AM) QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Feb 24 2013, 07:33 AM) I never had a problem with mine. On my 914-4 there are two plastic vanes under the floor in front of the engine creating a low pressure. It should be on the 6 as well? Nope. Those came later on the 4's (72-73??). I kept them on my current tub because it's a damn good idea. Also, -6 have a ZA 5th to spin the motor a little faster to help keep them cooler. That said, I never had overheating issues with the oil but, on my -6 the fuel pump got it bad on the way to the Steamboat Parade going about 100+ on an open stretch of Desert past Vernal. The passengers side flapper exits right on to the pump. Vapor lock. Maybe that's what he was talking about. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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