While I agree with you I also think Curt could be correct and if I had two sets of exterior parts and lengthened the exhaust tube to a higher, second set of vent covers, it might work as well or better. Actually, I wonder if the intake could be routed from the deck instead. That'd eliminate the need for a second exterior set if the draft in could be adjusted. On 7/4/08, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > > At 07:35 PM 7/4/2008, Neil2 wrote: > >> An improved design for the air inlet/outlet >> ... >> If anyone has shortend the inlet tube and/or lengthened the exhaust tube >> from the Dom to effect a superior 'flue draft'. >> > > The stock setup works very well, has all the draft it needs. I would be > very cautious about changing it -- aside from losing safety certifications, > you might very well upset the pressure balance which allows a candle-size > flame to burn quietly while an 80-mph wind is blowing by the flues. > > > -- > David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ > '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85 GL "Poor Relation" >
-- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westy (Duckie) Nunquam Pendite Divendium |
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