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• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:19:40 -0400
  ...the heat wasted by the generating process which has the same thermal constraints as our engines. But he wins by taking the electricity and...
• Re: Radiator fan won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:24:09 -0600
  Thermal switch on the end of the radiator. If the fan stops when you unplug the switch, the switch is bad. Larry A. On...
• More rebuild/new engine questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 94 00:32:56 CDT
  ...Even if it would hold, I would immagine it would have terrible thermal contact with the rest of the head and get quite hot...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 20:36:29 -0700
  ...A similar scaling not likely linear will allow a calculation of the heat required to be removed or added from the thermal mass to...
• Re: Radiator Fan Thermal Switch question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:39:59 -0700
  ...Can I put a switch in to bypass > the Thermal switch OR is there a different switch with different temp > settings?? > I have no...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:15:37 -0700
  ...AFAIK the only remaining area for large improvements >> in recovery of mechanical effort from the thermal cycle involve >> raising the operating temperature of the...
• Re: Performance...any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:18:46 +0100
  ...Industrial chimneys are sometimes thermally lined, obviiusly to 1st prevent damage to the brickwork or materials but also, to maintain flue velocity and prevent...
• Dometic + related Electical Questions -- searched archives
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:43:00 -0700
  ...Not certain what it's for but It appears to fuse the thermal switch for refer fan and 12V heating element via the fridge...
• Anyone use this Heater for their Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:14:15 -0400
  ...But there are many times I do not have it avail and even with the R-8 Thermal I make it can still get...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:45:18 -0800
  ...the waterboxer exceeds that, and certainly excursions occur under >> some conditions. Thermal expansion of length might be enough to be a >> problem, also, given...
• Re: Battery overheating
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 16:08:24 -0400
  ...Fix it quick -- thermal runaway in a charging battery can have interesting results. I'd unhook the alternator if you have to drive it...
• Re: Fifth connection found
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:42:16 -0800
  ...connector), branches off along wire "c" to the fridge fan motor thermal switch (which is why this fan can turn on even if engine...
• Coolant Temp Sensor Problem
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:35:35 -0800
  ...red light is blinking. �He replaced the thermostat and used the thermal gun to check the temps and all the numbers check out just...
• Re: ref head gasket (fix?)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 23:48:40 -0400
  ...Some people were using a thermal barrier coat on T4 heads with sucess I believe, a ceramic based thing, HiTemco perhaps. Who knows, wondering...
• Re: Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:19:11 -0500
  ...and circulator for pre-warm during colder seasons, this should minimize thermal shock as well as time to circulate oil. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- At 09:40 AM...
• Subject: Made in the Shade!
  Historical mailing list - Scott LeGear
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 09:48:55 -0700
  ...Made in the Shade! >.......I was thinking about tinting the windows to help provide a little better thermal efficiency, and I don't know...
• Re: Fridge Fan Questions
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:23:38 -0400
  ...I just re-read your e-mail and started thinking that maybe that thermal switch is actually heating up a little due to the...
• Re: fan switch or sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 21:07:23 -0400
  Gary ~ That part # is listed as a dual thermal switch. It's located on the pass side of the radiator 2/3 down from...
• Re: Build Your Own Van Fridge Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:11:06 -0800
  ...out of the deal, but I bet you could get that thermal mass in the fridge pretty cold and end up with a tank...
• Re: Cold steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:21:13 -0400
  ...it's made of aluminum or some other material with high thermal > conductivity. Or is it something to do with specific heat? I was...
• Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard (guages and pods)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:30:22 EST
  ...Pressure Gauge with installation kit $32 Cylinder Head Temp Gauge with thermal sender $65 (probably more useful to our aircooled brethern). All of these...
• Re: Venting With Propane Heater
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:39:16 -0700
  ...I've adopted use of the thermal blanket barrier idea, from Richard Jones. The blanket snaps onto the top of the frame edge just...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:04:16 -0700
  ...My old pads were worn right out, so the cylinder was quite far out, and perhaps it was thermal expansion that forced them out...
• Re: ? Interior Cubed Feet of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:20:48 -0800
  ...For the super cold weather for heat and insulating on my Vanagon for a Thermal project. More of an Off Grid Survival type question...
• Fuel expansion line Q. Which side is longer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 18:44:16 -0800
  ...If not it is time to break out the thermals for tomorrow morning :( TIA ===== Mark 87 Westfalia Gl 84 Scirocco 8v http://student.fortlewis...
• Re: Made in the Shade!
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 01:10:31 -0700
  ...thinking about tinting the windows to help > provide a little better thermal efficiency, and I don't know a thing > about window tinting- has...
• Re: Dometic Thermistor Function?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:30:03 -0700
  ...It's a bit loose, and I'm wondering if it's important that it have a thermal contact with the fin, or if...
• Re: Cascade audio double check
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:58:31 -0600
  ...Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/1018733 & then if You want the ultimate sound & Thermal Insulation check out HaveLock Wool, https://havelockwool.com/ > On 19 Jul , 2022...
• Re: parting out the following vans:
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:13:53 -0500
  ...I have tried to repair it, but the thermal expansion of the plastic makes repairs difficult. I don't need the overflow tank just...
• Re: Alternate fuel
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 18:58:27 -0400
  ...While on the subject, Thermal Depolymerization looks pretty interesting. http://www.discover.com/may_03/gthere.html?article=featoil.html http://www.changingworldtech.com...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:17:24 -0400
  ...they are the best solution for a high transient temps and thermal expansion combined when also dealing with fully coupled engine vibration. Check out...
• FS; 1966 single cab
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 14:34:28 -0700
  ...5-spoke wheels/locks - 12-volt electric system - custom walnut console - thermal/sound insulation in cab - custom dual exhaust system - custom recirculating heating system...
• Re: Made in the Shade!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 11:27:52 -0400
  ...thinking about tinting the windows to help provide a little better thermal efficiency, and I don't know a thing about window tinting- has...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 15:53:07 -0400
  ...least two kinds of coolant in there; likely fine from the thermal standpoint, but not, long term, chemically; and even if thoroughly flushed, some...
• Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 23:16:04 -0500
  ...So far I have a set of thermal curtains that I >> got from Bus Depot a while back, a Mr. Heater buddy heater (with...
• Canadians shortchanged on insulation in T4 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:51:33 -0600
  ...While sweating and working on my '94 Westy battery upgrade I noticed there appeared to be no fiberglass or other thermal insulation behind the...
• Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:51:03 -0300
  ...for >>>> replacing it, I first tried mayonnaise, then astroglide to improve thermal >>>> transfer, but neither worked better than the Radio Shack thermal paste I...
• Re: Peel N Seal RE: Dynamat...
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:56:02 -0700
  ...Asphalt contains a number of chemicals and it can / will release some gasses due to thermal breakdown. You can look up the materials sheet...
• Re: Custom Cat Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:14:45 -0500
  ...Schwenk wrote: >Arnie (26 years with thermal systems, >inc) has agreed to consider building a >vented, safe and approved catalytic >heater for the vanagon...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:02:33 -0700
  ...Use a small amount of thermal transfer > compound like the type used for computers between the > thermal switch and the fins. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• Re: wanted: exhaust part number
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:35:39 -0500
  ...Another example where they aid locking is a joint > that experiences a large amount of thermal expansion and > contraction. They will supply the required...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 13:06:51 -0400
  ...This lets the seals move with push rod tube thermal expansion and still seal against the heads/block. DO NOT use silicone sealer goop...
• catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:48:42 -0700
  ...Many folks have successfully used the Plat Cat VENTED catalytic heater, by Thermal Systems, out of Washington (I believe Olympia). We bought one, and...
• Re: heat exchanger
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 08:04:19 -0600
  ...Buy two 1/4 oz tubes of thermal conductive paste (heat sink paste) from Radioshack 2. Pull off the radiator fins (you obviously don...
• Re: ENTIRE interior is out... any odd jobs I should be doing?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:51:03 EDT
  ...All was right in my world until the weather got warm; then the rustproofing became a thermal mass which turned that car into an...
• Re: Coolant top up
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 09:05:16 -0400
  ...As the system gets hot the air in the top of the tank should be pushed out to the reserve tank due to thermal...
• Re: catalytic heater questions
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 12:27:21 -0700
  ...The catalytic heater I've used was a vented model from Thermal Systems. > Unvented heaters can sometimes cause condensation problems, but judicious > window-opening...
• Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:20:05 -0700
  ...Upper tube from insulation area, before thermal switch, was not even warm on LP. Was hot on 110 I tested again inside on LP...
• Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:41:16 -0600
  ...What I can tell you is that since you have a Westy, consider making a simple and VERY effective thermal barrier by installing a...
• Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:21:41 -0800
  The fibreglas acoustic ceiling tiles work extremely well for both sound and thermal, but they sure stink. I need to get some poly over...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:51:22 -0500
  ...It also provides good visibility during discharge without the risk of thermal or static shock to sensitive electrical equipment. Recommended for use in computer...
• Re: Going to Vegas for a business trip, anything I should be seeing while there?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 05:03:03 -0500
  ...Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote: >Tires? Oil viscosity and polymer thermal breakdown? > >Karl Wolz >Sent from my electronic umbilicus > >On Feb 6, 2012...
• Re: Coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 07:49:11 -0700
  ...I have tried to repair it, but > the thermal expansion of > the plastic makes repairs difficult. I don't need > the overflow tank just...
• Re: hard start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:26:11 -0400
  Temp sensor, leaking injector or cold start valve, defective or improperly wired thermal time switch for the cold start valve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 10:47:07 +0300
  ...made :::like this? i would guess something to do with the thermal expansion :::differences between the aluminum head and the steel of the header...
• Re: [DIESEL] Turbo drainage to pan (Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 07:47:00 -0700
  ...Some diesel owners here have voiced concerns about the oil that remains in the drain line being thermally damaged through prolonged contact with the...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 18 May 2012 07:23:21 -0700
  ...Be sure the wiring is not switched with the cold > start > valve or thermal time switch. This device was used on a lot of...
• Re: 88 Vanagon headlight socket problem
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:44:20 -0400
  ...www.stabilant.com> including the > application notes on weather applications and thermal runaway. Their > stuff is wicked expensive, might be $50 for a little...
• Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin removal)
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 04:53:47 -0800
  ...Freezing would be good in the case of the pin but the shaft is a different story because of thermal expansion the fit actually...
• Re: Long-term Camping Food
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 12:13:57 -0400
  ...planet except cockroaches and the micro-organisms in the ocean floor thermal vents, the roaches will still be eating all of the peanut butter...