Dry Decking my A-series 1275 engine- Classic Mini

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • 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

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  • @madjockprojects7707
    @madjockprojects7707 3 года назад +1

    Another well researched well explained tutorial for us thick buggers ,cheers Randy looks really interesting ,look forward to seeing the outcome

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      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..

  • @classicminidetails8887
    @classicminidetails8887 3 года назад +1

    Makes absolutely perfect sense to do that given the texas heat!

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      Thanks Alex…. Now I just need to get an estimate on all the machine work….

  • @paulp2129
    @paulp2129 3 года назад +1

    Very informative and as always with your videos very interesting

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      Thanks Paul…. Now just to accomplish the task…. $$$

  • @ClassicCarCave
    @ClassicCarCave 3 года назад +2

    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

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      My thoughts exactly.. would love to do a collaborative video regarding Evans…

  • @classicminiculture9800
    @classicminiculture9800 3 года назад +1

    ....🤔 interesting, good topic Randy👍

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      Thanks Robert…. My thinking might be different if I was not already tearing down the engine …

  • @tonyaylott4114
    @tonyaylott4114 3 года назад +1

    Randy I've never seen this done, would love to see this done, very interesting 👍

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      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

  • @paulhotson5820
    @paulhotson5820 3 года назад +1

    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.

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      Greatly appreciate the tips.. will definitely learn more about 1 & 2. I already have 3 & 4. Thank you for the tips!!

  • @TurboMinicom
    @TurboMinicom 3 года назад +1

    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.

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад +1

      Geez… did not realize that Phil… I will certainly have a look!!

    • @TurboMinicom
      @TurboMinicom 3 года назад

      @@LoneStarMini no problem at all. It’s a few $ cheaper than other companies to. 😁

  • @frankenhorse2318
    @frankenhorse2318 3 года назад +1

    Hey Randy, KAD sell a kit with plugs for the block instead of Gasket might be worth a look.

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      Hmmm. I forgot about them.. I think I’ve seen their grub screw kit….

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад +1

      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..

  • @davejohnson3376
    @davejohnson3376 3 года назад +1

    You seem so comfortable explaining things, are you a college lecturer or something similar?

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      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.

  • @johnjohnson3090
    @johnjohnson3090 3 года назад +1

    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.

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      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...

  • @baileysnice1
    @baileysnice1 3 года назад +1

    X too block or not too block that is the question xx

    • @LoneStarMini
      @LoneStarMini  3 года назад

      Yep…. Now just need to buy the bits and pieces so that I can get an estimate from the machine shop

  • @MattGreenWorks
    @MattGreenWorks 3 года назад +1

    stick the word "A Series" in title to mate