Al Gietzen wrote:

I am not entirely sure people will pay what it cost to make wiggins
couplings. I think we would have to charge at least $35 each. Not
entirely sure about this but I think it highly unlikely the price
will get much below $25. Is everybody willing to pay that much each for
a minimum of the needed four wiggins couplings?

The original lower radiator hose on my Jag (20 psi system) lasted 11 years
and 130,000 miles; and the V-12's are not noted for running cool.  I think
I'll go with good quality, heavy duty hose to connect my cooling piping
together.  Simpler, easier and cheaper.  And I may even replace them every
few year, just for good measure.

The Wiggin's couplings would look nicer, though. :-)

Al

Yes, I think the cosmetics may be more important to legitimize the rotary
and water cooled aircraft engines in general. Wiggins couplings are
probably a device ahead of their time. Lets hear about this from more
builders.

Paul Lamar
 
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