Stupid ideas that would overcomplicate a build.

[Amwicr]

Putting the entire top end on backwards so that intake faces the wind and exhaust flows straight back.

 

[Chainlube]

Putting the entire top end on backwards so that intake faces the wind and exhaust flows straight back.

Hey Frogslayer did that a few years ago, it worked fine.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Hey Frogslayer did that a few years ago, it worked fine.

Just have to be sure to also turn the piston around along with the cylinder so that the ring pins do not end up on the exhaust side...lol.

 

[Chainlube]

Just have to be sure to also turn the piston around along with the cylinder so that the ring pins do not end up on the exhaust side...lol.

I can't confirm that though, he hasn't been on for quite awhile.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

I can't confirm that though, he hasn't been on for quite awhile.

Ever since his new baby was born just about 3 years ago, that's how long it's been since we have heard from him.

 

[cloakedvillain]

@Amwicr I've seen that on the other forum. It was to make a boys beavh cruiser bike frame work because it was too small

 

[Amwicr]

@Amwicr I've seen that on the other forum. It was to make a boys beavh cruiser bike frame work because it was too small

Yup, I saw the thread. I almost tried it on my "100cc" bmx build. But decided not to.

 

[cloakedvillain]

I've been thinking about the thermosiphon cooling idea. Cutting off all the fins but the top and the bottom, then using aluminum brazing rods, brazing a sheet aluminum water jacket. Obviously fittings for a hose. Needs to be included.

Pumped systems need two hoses to return the pressurized fluid back to the pump so only one may be necessary.

I like the idea of a float valve but it justs adds complication. One concern I do have is when does the rider know to top off? A dip stick works but that's not happening while riding. I have seen transparent fuel lines used as a measure for fuel tanks without gauges. Maybe just make the tank with Lexan and keep it dead simple

 

[ImpulseRocket]

I've been thinking about the thermosiphon cooling idea. Cutting off all the fins but the top and the bottom, then using aluminum brazing rods, brazing a sheet aluminum water jacket. Obviously fittings for a hose. Needs to be included.

Pumped systems need two hoses to return the pressurized fluid back to the pump so only one may be necessary.

I like the idea of a float valve but it justs adds complication. One concern I do have is when does the rider know to top off? A dip stick works but that's not happening while riding. I have seen transparent fuel lines used as a measure for fuel tanks without gauges. Maybe just make the tank with Lexan and keep it dead simple

It just needs to handle heat, not pressure. I bet some clear acrylic hose would work, just a vertical witness tube on the side of the condensor would work fine.