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by Lazy xj
Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Guest Book
Topic: Just stopping in to say hi!
Replies: 16
Views: 16697

Re: Just stopping in to say hi!

David and I discussed a shroud today. A friend once made a shroud for an engine conversion out of cardboard and duct tape to see if it made a difference and it did. I would like to see David's current radiator with stock fans and a shroud. I don't think there is enough fan and there is a lot of are...
by Lazy xj
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Guest Book
Topic: Just stopping in to say hi!
Replies: 16
Views: 16697

Re: Just stopping in to say hi!

Not quite ready to give up on this yet. David Bricker / SYR I suspect a major part of the problem is the lack of a shroud. I cannot think of any modern engine that does not have one. A shroud has a major effect on the efficiency of the fans. Why the package doesn't have one is a mystery to me excep...
by Lazy xj
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Guest Book
Topic: Just stopping in to say hi!
Replies: 16
Views: 16697

Re: Just stopping in to say hi!

Yesterday, I went through your postings on your Cherokee repairs. When I saw the radiator and fans you installed, I immediately thought about a guy on NAXJA who, this winter, bought the same radiator and fans. He had overheating problems right from the start. A couple of problems with the set up are...
by Lazy xj
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Guest Book
Topic: Guess I should introduce myself
Replies: 5
Views: 7246

Re: Guess I should introduce myself

Welcome! I just joined the XJ gang a few months ago. This week will be its baptism in the desert. You'll find this a pretty friendly board. Be sure to read the forum rules. Don't be afraid to ask questions - we love to help! We also love to harass, but we save that just for Rubiblue! :twisted: Sinc...
by Lazy xj
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Guest Book
Topic: Guess I should introduce myself
Replies: 5
Views: 7246

Guess I should introduce myself

Hi everyone. My name is Larry. I was introduced to this group by Art (Older Fossil). I had a chance to get out with him, Mrs. Fossil and Jim (rubiblue) for an El Paso mountain tour Saturday and had a ball. I have been playing around in the desert since I was a kid in the fifties and have owned a var...