1932 Rolls Royce V12 meteor special first drive
Discussion
No sound unfortunately.
I figured a Bentley Mesh or Packard-style vertical slats might work aesthetically- but can appreciate the cooling issues...especially in Australia.
Is there anything you can do in respect of radiator efficiency / capacity?
Are there alternative water pumps available...perhaps from a Merlin which I assume ran hotter with the supercharger & operation at altitude?
I wonder if these guys have a few spare Merlin water pumps kicking around...
https://vintagev12s.com
I figured a Bentley Mesh or Packard-style vertical slats might work aesthetically- but can appreciate the cooling issues...especially in Australia.
Is there anything you can do in respect of radiator efficiency / capacity?
Are there alternative water pumps available...perhaps from a Merlin which I assume ran hotter with the supercharger & operation at altitude?
I wonder if these guys have a few spare Merlin water pumps kicking around...
https://vintagev12s.com
Haven’t taken it on long drive yet runs at 73 deg around the block I have electric pumps header tank and radiator in the back got 100 litres of water in it,, in a centurion tank they run them flat out 2500 rpm ish so pump spins fast I’m doin 1500 to 2000 rpm so pump spins slow, I will work it out merlin pumps are different mates got one we run on trailer his gets hot running at low revs 2000 rpm..
Dodgey1 said:
Haven’t taken it on long drive yet runs at 73 deg around the block I have electric pumps header tank and radiator in the back got 100 litres of water in it,, in a centurion tank they run them flat out 2500 rpm ish so pump spins fast I’m doin 1500 to 2000 rpm so pump spins slow, I will work it out merlin pumps are different mates got one we run on trailer his gets hot running at low revs 2000 rpm..
Jesus Christ Awesome project OP, thanks for sharing the video - bet it sounded superb on those short exhaust stacks
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