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Gavin · 07-06-2014, 03:24 AM

We have two J type Laycocks being prepared for use in Model A's. Prior to installation we are bench testing them using a rig described on Buckeye Triumph's website which is very helpful. Having filled them with a quart of 85/90 we find they both get hot to the point where it is not comfortable to hold your hand on the case after only 10 minutes of running. This is with the overdrive either disengaged or engaged. We appreciate that in a car being driven there would be some airflow over the unit which would assist with cooling. Does anybody have any experience with the operating temperatures of these o'd's? I am unable to find anything on the Web. The operating pressures are between 460 and 520 psi.
Cheers,
Gavin

07-06-2014, 03:24 AM	#1
Gavin Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Red Beach New Zealand Posts: 31	J type laycock overdrive gets hot We have two J type Laycocks being prepared for use in Model A's. Prior to installation we are bench testing them using a rig described on Buckeye Triumph's website which is very helpful. Having filled them with a quart of 85/90 we find they both get hot to the point where it is not comfortable to hold your hand on the case after only 10 minutes of running. This is with the overdrive either disengaged or engaged. We appreciate that in a car being driven there would be some airflow over the unit which would assist with cooling. Does anybody have any experience with the operating temperatures of these o'd's? I am unable to find anything on the Web. The operating pressures are between 460 and 520 psi. Cheers, Gavin