

| Subject: | Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2 |
| From: | Frank Grunthaner |
| Date: | Wed, 8 Jan 2003 19:14:24 EST |
In a message dated 1/8/03 3:57:17 PM, flub@ADELPHIA.NET writes: << What will you do with the cooling system? I've given this some thought myself. >> Brad, My plan was to pull the radiator, fan, reservoir and hoses from an Audi 5000 on my next junkyard cruise. The whole package should run under $35. I'll mount the radiator/fan package on a rolling platform. For hoses, I intend to use vacuum hose from my local Surplus Store. Alternatively, there are inexpensive heat exchangers (water to water) for the same amount at the Surplus operation (C & H Surplus in Pasadena, CA) that would require continuous cold water flow. The heat exchanger would be quieter, but the radiator system would frighten the neighbors, so the issue is undecided. I'll check C & H before I hit the junkyard. BTW, good vacuum hose (about 1 cm thick sidewall, 3.0 cm ID) is more than adequate for a temporary solution. It will withstand temperatures and pressures well in excess of those endured by traditional radiator hoses and the price can't be beat. Frank Grunthaner
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