Posted by RDavis on Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 1:32AM :
In Reply to: Re: One problem with electric water pumps... posted by David Sherman on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 12:15PM :
That sounds reasonable at the surface but, reading straight from a book which covers practically everything related to engines from the L-head to early 60s OHV engines,including the scientific formulas,it states in the engine cooling chapter,thermostats,"Engine manufacturers have determined that an engine runs best at a temp. of 160-175*F. Therefor, most engines are designed to begin circulating coolant to the radiator for cooling after that temp. range has been reached. While the coolant is cold and the engine is warming up, no coolant can be forced to the radiator because the thermostat has closed the outlet passage."
I have been assuming this whole time, that the L-head engine was the topic and that the point was to come up with hopefully reliable methods for squeezing every possible hp out of them resulting in a more efficient engine.
While relying on a temp. sending unit to actuate the electric waterpump is a step of faith, there are a couple backups that could add a more secure feeling to this type setup such as, a temp.gauge with buzzer,auto cutoff,idiot light,etc.
I believe it will and I could, make it work
and so did wilbur and orville even when others said , no way, man can fly. Oh ye of little faith, give no heed to the nay sayers.
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