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engine vent covers
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:09 pm
by Robert Shaw
does anyone know who manufactures engine covers - stainless steel mesh
download/file.php?mode=view&id=99834
thanks
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:24 pm
by Mike Wilson
Looks like the frame is from a stock grill. The mesh is probably available from McMaster Carr and others.
Mike
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:31 pm
by Martin Benade
I think you’d be on your own to get one fabricated.
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:22 pm
by Jim Hohensee
I think that small a mesh screen would seriously effect the air passage. I was researching McMaster for something similiar to use for a front mounted oil cooler and they give the % air flow for most of their screens. Its amazing how restrictive even a 1/4 inch mesh can be.
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:29 pm
by Jim Nelson
Jim Hohensee wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:22 pm
I think that small a mesh screen would seriously effect the air passage. I was researching McMaster for something similiar to use for a front mounted oil cooler and they give the % air flow for most of their screens. Its amazing how restrictive even a 1/4 inch mesh can be.
Actually, the temperature in this SoCal car hasn’t seen any significant variation from the stock oil temp.
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:18 pm
by Steve Casper
jim nelson wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:29 pm
Jim Hohensee wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:22 pm
I think that small a mesh screen would seriously effect the air passage. I was researching McMaster for something similiar to use for a front mounted oil cooler and they give the % air flow for most of their screens. Its amazing how restrictive even a 1/4 inch mesh can be.
Actually, the temperature in this SoCal car hasn’t seen any significant variation from the stock oil temp.
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I would think the louvers would make up for any difference in the screen's airflow. Very nice look!
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:35 am
by Neil Bardsley
Can someone explain why the lovers don't point up? Surely they would catch more air?
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:40 am
by Vic Skirmants
neilbardsley wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:35 am
Can someone explain why the lovers don't point up? Surely they would catch more air?
And rain water.
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:33 am
by John Clarke
Duh
Re: engine vent covers
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2023 5:53 am
by Neil Bardsley
Well I thought that as I typed!
