Dry Decking my A-series 1275 engine- Classic Mini
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2021
- With the engine disassembled and thinking ahead of what all needs to happen, I need to consider cooling options that I believe are best for my engine. Naturally, Dry Decking is high on the list. I was first educated about Dry Decking from Paul Jeffries, but now it’s getting real… Lone Star Mini
Another well researched well explained tutorial for us thick buggers ,cheers Randy looks really interesting ,look forward to seeing the outcome
Thanks Peter.. I do believe I'm sold on dry decking.. now I just have to purchase the few parts so that I can take to my machinist..
Makes absolutely perfect sense to do that given the texas heat!
Thanks Alex…. Now I just need to get an estimate on all the machine work….
Randy, A very interesting topic, It‘s true that no 4 cylinder gets less coolant movement due to the dynamics of the flow path and i can see how
the plugs would force more flow to the end of the block, The one advantage with the dry deck system and cometic casket is the flow is one
directional so it has to pass all the cylinders and head at the same rate of flow, Looking forward to the comments on the Evans coolant video
which i would like to contribute to if i may whan you get round to filming it. Cheers Dave
My thoughts exactly.. would love to do a collaborative video regarding Evans…
....🤔 interesting, good topic Randy👍
Thanks Robert…. My thinking might be different if I was not already tearing down the engine …
Very informative and as always with your videos very interesting
Thanks Paul…. Now just to accomplish the task…. $$$
1, run engine a it bit richer this helps cool engine by washing the ports .
2, advance the timing 4 degrees more than manual states,this make for a cooler running engine.
3',change radiator for a 3 or 4 core.
4 use a 72/74/78 degree thermostat.
Greatly appreciate the tips.. will definitely learn more about 1 & 2. I already have 3 & 4. Thank you for the tips!!
Randy I've never seen this done, would love to see this done, very interesting 👍
It has already come to my attention that I may need to plug all the holes…. Block and head…. I believe I’m going through with it. Thanks Tony
Thanks for the mention. I actually sell a dry deck hose/adaptor kit on my website should you require one.
Good luck with your project. Phil.
Geez… did not realize that Phil… I will certainly have a look!!
@@LoneStarMini no problem at all. It’s a few $ cheaper than other companies to. 😁
Hey Randy, KAD sell a kit with plugs for the block instead of Gasket might be worth a look.
Hmmm. I forgot about them.. I think I’ve seen their grub screw kit….
Since this video came out and thanks to yourself, I found two other sources for the typical dry deck kit.. the other two are Turbo-mini.com and KAD. I do like the KAD kit in that they offer all the brass plugs as well.. thank you for mentioning them..
You seem so comfortable explaining things, are you a college lecturer or something similar?
Dave… you are too kind. I merely have the attitude that I’m talking to myself for future reference. Of course the fact that I film it helps me to remember better. No Sir.. I am not a lecturer or anything similar.
X too block or not too block that is the question xx
Yep…. Now just need to buy the bits and pieces so that I can get an estimate from the machine shop
Hey Randy, just curious, do they make an electric fan system for the mini? I know some of the street rod guys use them on big block motors when they have overheating issues.
Hey Now JJ.. yes, and I am considering using an electric fan in addition to the dry decking. They do make the electric fans and I can put on on the opposite side of the belt drive fan (inside the wheel well area).. While not a daily driver, I would like to be able to drive the mini in the heat of the summer...
stick the word "A Series" in title to mate
Will do Matt!! Thanks