Bf109 radiator valves?

[E69_geramos109]

Hi.

Will we have modelled the  individual independent circuits for the radiators of the 109 F and G version?

 

This kind of later version of radiator has shutoff valves in the feed tube to each radiator in order to shut one off in the event of combat damage. Now if we take an impact on the coolant tank or the radiator itself we leak all the coolant and our engine dies but with this modification we can use the valve and keep enought time the engine ok  to return home

 

I know devs have limited resources and now are working in the  new map and a lot of things but it should be not more complicate than other changes we have in each path.

Edited September 20, 2016 by E69_geramos109

[Fern]

Here you go Geramos. This may help.

 

BF-109G yellow are the shut off vavles. G had two and F had one? 

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Bf-109 F


a lot of effort was invested in the new F model with an eye towards maximum aerodynamic efficiency, balanced against the cooling requirements of the high performance DB601 engine.  To that end, an entirely new coolant system was designed for the F, with a number of important changes:

-    The single, vulnerable coolant tank behind the spinner baseplate was replaced with a 38.6 liter oil tank, and two small coolant tanks were mounted on either side of the engine crankcase.

-    The radiators were lengthened and made more shallow, as discussed previously, as part of the drag reduction program.  In addition, the feed and return lines were moved to the same side of the unit to facilitate ease of repair.

-    The feed and supply routes were roughly the same as before; however, a feature not shown in the diagram below was the provision for fitting individual radiator shutoff valves in the feed tube to each radiator in order to shut one off in the event of combat damage.  Somehow, this never became a standard factory fit and these became highly prized items in the field (for obvious reasons!).
 

The coolant system remained largely unchanged from the F on through the K models.

 

 

 

Ersatzteilliste Bf 109 G, pp. 117–118 

http://www.deutschel..._Mearz_1942.pdf

 

I'd say in Figure 209.703, No.1, absperrventil mit sperrhaken is the shut off valve. No. 38 is the griff (handle) in cockpit to pull with the cable assembly connected to shut off valve.You can see the second handle in the Figure also. I think thats where it goes on to pp. 119-120 for it.

 

 

Bf 109 F, pp. 93a-93d

http://www.deutschel...zteil_Liste.pdf

[E69_geramos109]

Thanks fern for your post. Can not be only one valve for F. With only one you cut all the coolant circuit and your engine overheats same like losing all the fluid. There are two valves. About if they were a standar i found some evidence about that. Lets see if i can find it again to post it here. This is for G version not sure if they were standar for F version.

 

Thanks again and lets see if devs can answer something. Is a little frustrating to see entire posts full of good info and no response from devs. At least to tell us if they are considering that or not.

Edited September 21, 2016 by E69_geramos109

[E69_geramos109]

Can someone moove this topic where it should be?

I think this is not the propper place.