20-07-2019, 11:08 PM
Today I put a thermocouple in the top of my Ruby radiator. This currently has no side or bottom deflectors in place. The peak water temperature measured on a run of a few miles was 94 C. On my return I fitted a cardboard facsimile of the bottom deflector, sealing it with duct tape. On my next outing, the peak water temperature still reached 94 C. So this bottom deflector on its own (without side panels) did not appear to help with cooling. I have some side panels, perhaps it would worth fitting them as well just to see if there is a drop in measured water temperature?
Colin
Colin