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Old 04-29-2009, 03:06 AM   #11 (permalink)
bwilson4web
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Some additional data points, I used a spirit level with a scale and found the following:
  • 11 degrees - roof at junction with rear window mount/liner
  • 21 degrees - top glass near glass mount/liner
  • 28 degrees - middle of rear glass
  • 31 degrees - bottom of glass near junction with mount/liner
When I did my tuff testing, I only had a middle and lower region tuffted. I have to admit some surprise at the steepness. In fact, now I'm interested in seeing if I can measure the depth of this turbulent area.

I'll copy this data under my original tuff testing and continue the experiment. I have some loaner vortex generators coming and we'll get a chance to see the effect.

I also have a Kovatch "filter separator" pressure gauge that unfortunately has a scale that runs 0-30 psi when I need 0-30" of water. I'll have to modify the spring and calibrate it.

Bob Wilson

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