Date:         Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:50:54 -0800
Reply-To:     "Mark L. Hineline" <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET>
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From:         "Mark L. Hineline" <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET>
Subject:      Re: Physics phun
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Thanks, Neil.

The cooling system is not effected in any way. In a Vanagon, unlike a
baywindow, the cooling system and the heater are completely separate.

Mark


On Dec 27, 2010, at 12:52 PM, neil n wrote:

> There are more experienced air cooled people here than me. With that
> said and if I'm not misunderstanding your intentions....
>
> Blocking any air flow at alternator fan or elsewhere in the engine air
> cooling system is a bad idea. And, having one heat exchanger flap open
> to bring hot air to cabin, and blocking the other, may cause an
> cooling imbalance in engine cooling system. Maybe.
>
> You may find there's enough heat in cabin by leaving both heat
> exchanger flaps open.
>
> Neil.