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From: spl@mgweed.UUCP (Steve Lorenz)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: VW Dune Buggy - Help?
Message-ID: <8745@mgweed.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 27-Apr-84 02:51:19 EST
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Posted: Fri Apr 27 02:51:19 1984
Date-Received: Sat, 28-Apr-84 11:18:49 EST
Organization: AT&T Consumer Products - Montgomery Illinois
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	I am in the process of building a "Dune Buggy" and in order to
install a set of headers on the engine (VW type 3) I had to remove the upright
fan housing and the generator.
	My questions are :
	#1. If I don't remount the generator, how long can I expect to operate
the engine on just the battery alone? There are no accessories to run just the
engine ignition. If it would last 4 - 5 hours before running down the battery
I wouldn't bother with the generator.
	#2. The engine is in an open type tubing frame..will there be enough
air flow to keep the engine cool without the fan? I have removed all of the
shrouding from around the cylinder heads.
	I only plan to use the "buggy" for riding on the Michigan sand dunes.

Steve Lorenz
AT&T Technologies
Montgomery Works
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