[Land-speed] VE, etc.>From>JG Magoo

[Dave Dahlgren]

This is no different than some of the Nissan group C engines of the late 
80's early 90's. We have to preheat them on the dynoto 150 degress before 
starting.  So it is very old tech not new tech..LOL
Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Benn" <karhu at california.com>
To: "land-speed-digest" <land-speed at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] VE, etc.>From>JG Magoo


> If they "seize" at room temp, how are they assembled?  Methinks there's 
> more
> to the story....
> Benn
>
>> An interesting tidbit that I heard on the TV from Steve Matchett on his
>> Inside Formula One TV show was that at normal room temperature (say 70-F)
>> a Formula One engine is completely SIEZED, and will NOT turn over with 
>> the
>> starter. It is only after a period of time pre-heating it by pumping 
>> 180-F
>> water and 180-F oil through it that it reaches proper internal clearances
>> where it can be turned-over and started by the starter apparatus.   Wow!
>> ;o)