Cooling an air cooled powerplant

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So with the thought of extending the life of the motor we plant to mount a 370 out in the open. Keeping the fresh and hose reel in the enclosed portion. It shouldn't have any heat related issues. Are there any negative you can foresee?
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Try and squeeze the water tank outside so you’ll have room for chems inside
 

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Shouldn't it be quieter? It's open air not trapped inside the van. ?? :headscratch:
I think in an enclosed van, you only have the noise coming out one side. I really think it will be worse, due to the fact that it will be omnidirectional..... just a thought...
 

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I think in an enclosed van, you only have the noise coming out one side. I really think it will be worse, due to the fact that it will be omnidirectional..... just a thought...
And the box will act like a speaker cone, just laid on its back...
 

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Rain is the biggest obstacle but we have a pop top that will interlock to keep it dry in use. Can't drive with it. Won't use it in the snow or freezing weather. All tools will be in van portion nothing else outside to be stolen.
 
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And the box will act like a speaker cone, just laid on its back...
Just for shits and giggles, get a lawn mower, or a pressure washer, fire it up on open ground. Use a DB meter app on your phone from a measured distance. Then, put it in the back of the van/truck thing, and test again from the same spot.... I bet ya it will be louder... I hope I’m wrong...
 

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Maybe it's the 2.5 foot of sidewall carrying the sound up. ???
 

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I think it would look killer lettered, this is much better and mor innovative then the swivel wand.
 

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Give it a chance. I do believe once letter it will look better.
Just get a custom made canopy for it with slider windows, and a back window that is hinged.... you know, like all the cool old guys have on their trucks....
 

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Guys he has that at the shop. We are supposed to be supportive.
 
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I just showed my wife the pic.... her response,’ what IS THAT THING’?....
 

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Lockhart told me not to show you until it was done but I was too excited.

I believe once done you'll see the true beauty of the concept.
 
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OUCH! :neutral:

I guess Lockhart was right. I should have waited. I hate when he is right! :dejection:
 

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I admire the inginuity. I'm excited for you to try something new. Why not just get a van with doors on both sides and open em up? Or buy a 4 door truck to begin with.
 
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