Could this be helping somewhat less than perfect ductwork ? Are any

photos of this installation available?

-------------- Original message from "Tommy James" : --------------

> Hi Guys, This came across the Glastar network, and it might be of interest..
> (it is to me :-)) Note the high temps before he added the vanes.
> Tommy <><
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Subject: Smoothing Flow Through Radiators
>
> From: "Chris Lowery"
>
> Hi All,
> I have found that putting vanes in front of the radiators lowers the
> coolant temperatures. It seems that it straightens out the airflow so that
> it goes through the radiator more easily.
> I am seeing about a 10-15 degree F drop in coolant temperatures on hot days.
> I mean HOT days! When the OAT is 90 F outside, the coolant would go up to
> 220-230 F and there was not much I could do about it. Now it goes to
> 210-220 F and then drops to 180-190 F in cruise. This has been a problem
> engine from a cooling point of view, but now I think I have improved things
> a lot.
> It is the Eggenfellner conversion, with a Quinti hub and Warp blades.
> The blades consist of horizontal blades across the airbox in front of the
> radiator, extending from one side to the other, and from just in front of
> the radiator to the cowling opening. I now have three in each airbox. All
> are spaced to divide the air coming in the cowling.
>
> I should emphasize that this may not work in all engines, but it does seem
> to help mine.
>
> Chris L.