On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:08:52 -0400
Ernest Christley <echristley@nc.rr.com> wrote:

> Bob White wrote:
>
> >I found a method of supplying alternate air that is almost pain free.
> >In my case using it moves my air filter to about 1/2 inch from the
> >prop, but it's automatic, and doesn't present much of a restriction
> >when not using alternate air.  I might look for a shorter filter.  See
> >the AEM air bypass valve in the Summit catalog: http://tinyurl.com/luoea
> >
> >I'm not sure how much air it flows in bypass mode but may find out one
> >of these days. If I put alternate air in, this is what I will use.
> >
> >  
> >
> Could you keep us updated if you find out anything useful about this
> contraption, Bob?  I have considered several different ideas for
> alt-air, but they all seem hokey and only semi-reliable.  This looks as
> if it would be, as you said, painless.  All the more since it cost less
> than $50.
>
Hi Ernest,

Sure will.  The only test I think I can try is to block the input and
see if can start the engine, then see how much static rpm I loose.

No way I'm going to try to block the inlet with the engine running as
the inlet will only be 1/2 inch from the prop. :)

Bob W.

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