VO wrote:

To all,
This I got on our Reflector (Velocity news group).
Question was: Auto Conversions are unreliable and/or unproven?
This is an answer, please comment. Thanks.
Vlad

If you go with a Mazda, be absolutely sure that the cooling system is the
most reliable and over-built system on board. The Mazda rotaries are very
prone to instant engine failure if coolant loss happens. Most auto engine

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Let's not give Avemco any more reasons to look cross-eyed at Velocity. Build
as best you can.

Dale Alexander
173 RG Gull-wing
DAlexan424@aol.com

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Charlie and Tupper England wrote:

The above was NOT my experience with my '88 NA when I had a cooling
system failure. In fact, I didn't even realize I had a problem. I made
the 20 mile trip home from work & the engine quit when I stopped in the
driveway to get the mail. When it wouldn't restart, I thought it
was just another round of stuck apex seals. I got in the pickup, drove
to the store, came back & stopped at the street to try to crank it
again. It fired up, so I left it idling while I parked the truck &
walked back up the hill (700' driveway) to the car. THAT'S when I
noticed the H20 light. It was still running, so I drove it down the
driveway & under cover to check it out. Cracked top tank on the
radiator, trashed water pump, water in the rotor housings, etc. It
hasn't cranked since. ***But it didn't quit until I stopped the
car!!!***

If I remember correctly, a LongEze flyer had a similar experience,
although he was a little more alert than me.

You might want to pass this on to the Velocity group.

Charlie

flying Lycosaur RV-4

 
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