- 1. Bricklin Headers (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 06:42:00 -0700
- Hello All, I have completed a design for exhaust headers for the 74 Bricklin, AMC 360 engine. The headers use 1.5 inch stainless steel primaries with a collector that connects directly to the stock e
- /html/bricklin/1999-10/msg00045.html (7,645 bytes)
- 2. RE: COOLING SYSTEM (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 13:17:00 -0700
- The physics and engineering are clear and indisputable with respect to heat transfer rate versus coolant mass flow rate, whether we are talking about engine coolant (water/ethylene glycol) or radiato
- /html/bricklin/1999-09/msg00013.html (13,682 bytes)
- 3. RE: COOLING SYSTEM (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 06:57:00 -0700
- Please let me clarify an apparently common misunderstanding regarding heat transfer. The statement being made that the rate of heat transfer is higher if the fluid flow is slower is incorrect and exc
- /html/bricklin/1999-08/msg00071.html (12,073 bytes)
- 4. RE: COOLING SYSTEM (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 14:45:00 -0700
- I'm glad you ask the question because it points out the source of a lot of misunderstandings arising out of "intuitive" thinking. The human mind tends to look at things in a linear fashion which work
- /html/bricklin/1999-08/msg00095.html (15,076 bytes)
- 5. RE: Flow rate and thermal transfer (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:29:00 -0700
- Your assertion that slowing the flow of fluid through the radiator will increase heat transfer to the air flow is incorrect. The principle of heat transfer I attempted to describe apply to any fluid
- /html/bricklin/1999-08/msg00105.html (13,252 bytes)
- 6. RE: Interior Upgrades In Progress... (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 07:18:00 -0700
- I recently installed an AOD transmission from a 91 Mustang into a 75 Bricklin. The tranny bolted directly in place once the mounting plate from the mustang was removed. The only problems are a.) the
- /html/bricklin/1999-05/msg00085.html (8,980 bytes)
- 7. Re: Fw: Ball Joints / Tie Rods (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 06:38:00 -0700
- However, lets not forget that every one of us who has done this many times has had to ask "how" the first time! Obviously, the procedure is perfectly safe when proper techniques and equipment are use
- /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00060.html (9,459 bytes)
- 8. RE: Ball Joint Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 10:42:00 -0700
- What specifically did you disagree with? I think you have simply restated what I said. Learn how to do it right. There is no question that the advice apparently given was dangerously ignorant - but I
- /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00067.html (11,947 bytes)
- 9. RE: Ball Joint Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:21:00 -0700
- Hey Greg, No offense intended - i don't know specifically what procedures were originally recommended ( which is why I used the phrase 'apparently given' ) and you are correct in that there is usuall
- /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00077.html (10,292 bytes)
- 10. Heating (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 08:34:00 -0700
- Hey All, After reading the exchanges on the question of heating parts I thought I would provide a little more information to help each of you decide for yourselves whether or not you want to use this
- /html/bricklin/1998-09/msg00120.html (9,571 bytes)
- 11. RE: AC duct question (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 06:39:00 -0700
- Terry Tanner sells a bracket kit which will relocate the plenum so that they align and meet properly. I have the kit myself but haven't yet installed it. I noticed there is a gap in the AC/heater duc
- /html/bricklin/1998-08/msg00006.html (7,800 bytes)
- 12. RE: AC duct question (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 06:17:00 -0700
- The kit consists of three brackets which will relocate the evaporator box down and to the right to properly align the ducts. Installation requires removal of the dash and crash pad. Tanner claims the
- /html/bricklin/1998-08/msg00014.html (7,894 bytes)
- 13. RE: Autocross (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 07:17:00 -0700
- I owned a 2.0 914 which I restored back in 1978. In spite of the contempt with which the 914 was (is) regarded by most Porsche aficionados the car is an excellent handling machine and a delight to d
- /html/bricklin/1998-08/msg00033.html (9,052 bytes)
- 14. RE: Door Rebuilding (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 08:30:00 -0700
- I recently completed the door restoration as per your list for both doors of 8-12 hours per door. The procedure I used is as follows (roughtly): The existing door skins were removed using a heat gun
- /html/bricklin/1998-06/msg00069.html (10,419 bytes)
- 15. RE: using shorty headers? (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 13:21:00 -0700
- I used "shorty" headers when I installed a chevy 350 in my 74 bricklin. They did require a slight notching of the collector flange on the drivers side to clear the engine mount but other than that wo
- /html/bricklin/1998-05/msg00029.html (7,248 bytes)
- 16. RE: Please, I need to find a glue -- and some other q's (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 06:47:00 -0700
- I for one am in favor of informing everyone of less expensive replacement parts. If I can save money on those items I will be able to spend more on those items for which there are no substitutes and
- /html/bricklin/1998-04/msg00062.html (9,194 bytes)
- 17. RE: Re:Rust (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 08:33:00 -0800
- One other area where rusting had occured on my vehicle is the sheet metal that makes up the front dash area. There is a drain hole on both left and right sides with a tube to collect and drain water
- /html/bricklin/1998-03/msg00055.html (7,895 bytes)
- 18. RE: Door Lock Solenoids (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 15:45:00 -0800
- I have installed a set of Terry Tanner's pneumatic door locks in my Bricklin. They work very well and the install was a simple procedure. Andrew I assume that since you need the solenoid that you are
- /html/bricklin/1998-03/msg00081.html (9,751 bytes)
- 19. RE: Air Compressors (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 07:07:00 -0800
- Regarding water in the Bricklin door system - water condensate forms when compressed air is expanded to a lower pressure which reduces the gas temperature and results in condensate. In the Bricklin a
- /html/bricklin/1997-12/msg00061.html (9,837 bytes)
- 20. RE: VIN 1758 - Stolen but RECOVERED =) (score: 1)
- Author: "Somerville, Drew" <Somerville@kafb.aero.org>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 08:11:00 -0800
- I purchase a set of the door "latch loops" from Terry Tanner. But be advised - these are some of the most expensive little pieces of metal I've ever purchased! That's right, folks! VIN 1758 is back i
- /html/bricklin/1997-11/msg00037.html (8,876 bytes)
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