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Old 06-02-2012, 09:40 AM
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Default Overheating/mud

Having issues with radiator packing with mud and overheating (Limp Home Mode kicks in)

Any suggestions on preventing this?
Any shields that still let air by but block mud?
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Default Re: Overheating/mud

Mud always a battle. On my XP they use a screen, oval holes cut out of sheet metal. I doubt there is any wind tunnel testing to the shape of the holes or science.

Don't know the CA but if you already have a screen you could put some finer wire mesh over it w/o hurting much if anything. The test to verify that would be your temp gauge. If you have room you might tie some wires normal to the mesh plane like a bob wire effect so as the mud packs on the wire brakes it up and makes it drop off under vibration easier. I have a more advanced design if you want to keep it up front that will keep mud off and increase air flow but it's a hassle to make. U want it let me know.

Best to relocate it behind you if in mud often like the racers do.
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