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Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 12:04
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Success
The heater core I found came from Northern
factory sales in Willmar, MN. It measures only 7" tall x 7" wide, and
has a built-in 2 speed electric fan.
Pretty neat looking unit. How much does it
weigh? Are you going to put an inline solenoid so you can shut off
the water flow when it's 100 degrees
outside?
Hi,
Rusty....The heater core/fan unit weighs 5 pounds. I am going to have an
in-line heater valve so that I can turn it ON when it's 100 degrees
outside....It will act as another radiator. (Well,
maybe....depends on how my engine temps are running). It is, however a good
emergency back-up cooling system if needed. In a car, if you are stuck
in traffic at an idle, with the airconditioning system operating, and you find
your car is overheating, you can bring it back under control by turning off
the AC and turning on the car's heater. I'll just open the cockpit air
vents, and have a cool face and hot feet. But, if it allows me to do a full
power climb, I just might put up with the heat for 5 minutes. Take
care. Paul Conner