Mark Steitle wrote:

Paul,
Its been quite a while since this topic has been discussed.  Hope I'm not
digging up old bones.

A few years back (has it really been that long) I participated in an ACRE
group buy of these cooling system couplings.  Last weekend I finally
installed the first two couplings on my 20B water pump and thermostat
housing.  I cut down most of the cast aluminum hose connections from the
pump housing and thermostat housing and welded the couplings back in their
place.  There will be another pair of identical couplings welded to the
radiator inlet and outlet.  Aluminum tubing will be used to connect the
radiator to the water pump.  So, no hoses in the cooling system.  I think
they will greatly add to the integrity of the entire cooling system.

Also, included is a picture of the before and after mod to the thermostat
housing.  This was necessary for cowl clearance and doesn't hurt since I
have removed the dual thermostats.  Yes, I have plugged the two bypass
passages.

Hope this information is helpful to someone and I want to thank you for
doing the drawings and initiating the manufacture of these couplings.  If
others are interested, it may be time for another run.  Sorry, but I don't
remember the name of the person that actually machined the couplings.

Thanks,

Mark S.
Lancair ES

These things do take time. Perhasps it is time for Butch to run another
batch. Anybody have any suggestions for improvements?

Paul Lamar
 
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