Malibu Surfer
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Ok guys,
Have a question on which would be the best way to plumb my velvet drive trans cooler... This is in my 65 Mandella v-drive obviously 454/ velvet...
I have not bought a cooler yet as I also am not sure how big or small of one would suit my needs. What would you guys suggest as far as size. Length/diameter??
I have two trains of thought on how to plumb it.
I could plumb it right before the water pump (Neovane) therefore insuring constant water even in idling situations.... Could this possibly slow my pump down or make it work harder than a smooth straight hose???? Does it matter??
Other option is using the two holes up near the v-drive that we're apparently used to cool the toploader down ( before synthetic oil ).. My only hesitation is the holes are made for forced water only, so only upon moving is water being fed. I'm not sure if I have faith due to the holes just being angled a bit. The inlet hole is just angled towards front of boat and exit is tilted back.. No ramp or anything, just holes... Would this be enough to keep water moving???? I'm skeptical.....
Any ideas or examples greatly appreciated!!!
Jason
Have a question on which would be the best way to plumb my velvet drive trans cooler... This is in my 65 Mandella v-drive obviously 454/ velvet...
I have not bought a cooler yet as I also am not sure how big or small of one would suit my needs. What would you guys suggest as far as size. Length/diameter??
I have two trains of thought on how to plumb it.
I could plumb it right before the water pump (Neovane) therefore insuring constant water even in idling situations.... Could this possibly slow my pump down or make it work harder than a smooth straight hose???? Does it matter??
Other option is using the two holes up near the v-drive that we're apparently used to cool the toploader down ( before synthetic oil ).. My only hesitation is the holes are made for forced water only, so only upon moving is water being fed. I'm not sure if I have faith due to the holes just being angled a bit. The inlet hole is just angled towards front of boat and exit is tilted back.. No ramp or anything, just holes... Would this be enough to keep water moving???? I'm skeptical.....
Any ideas or examples greatly appreciated!!!
Jason