[Healeys] Louvered bonnet

[Reinhart Rosner]

Perry,
One of the past owners of my BN1 installed a louvered bonnet. Some years ago
I had problems with overheating and maybe the louvres did help a little. But
when the engine got too hot, it was too hot. Only a longer brake or constant
driving at higher speed could reduce the temperature.

On the other hand I never had any problems with the rain and especially
while driving in classic car rallies I often had no other possibility than
driving in the pouring rain. Sometimes I even did not have time enough to
close the hood - but getting myself wet is another thing.

The only point about the louvres I do not really like is washing and
polishing the bonnet. A flat surface of the standard bonnet would make it a
lot easier. Anyway I love the look.

Reinhart


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Von: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Perry
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Gesendet: Donnerstag, 28. Jänner 2021 14:15
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Betreff: [Healeys] Louvered bonnet

Louvers  let a lot of heat out but also rain in. Seen a few with a drip pan
fit beneath the louvers over the years that helped with that problem. 
Perry

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