Originally Posted by downforce137 (Post 4280571)

those F1 engines use pneumatic valve control to open and close the valves at those speeds. Everything is super light in those engines, hence the ability to rev up and back down to idle so fast..

Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta (Post 4280675)

Not challenging you but I think F1 uses pneumatic springs and an overhead cam. They arent fully pneumatic control like in the video.

Originally Posted by SB (Post 4280653)

Yup. Freakin cold + windy here. Customer's went south or in hibernation.

Anybody want anything cyro'd ? We can just put your valvesprings outside. LOL.

Here is the weather just an hr North of me on top of our famous 'Rockpile'

Mount Washington Weather


Wednesday, March 18 2015 5:01 PM

Current Summit Conditions


Temperature: -13°F
Gust: 97 mph
Wind: 87 mph
Wind Chill: -57°F
Direction: 310°(NW)




Hourly Weather Observations (NWS)

Current Summit Forecast



A strong low over the Canadian Maritimes will bring continued summit fog and upslope snow showers through the day. Additionally, the low will continue to keep winds elevated with gusts reaching well over 100 mph today, tonight, and into early Thursday. Cold air will continue to flow in from the northwest keeping temperatures well below normal for mid-March. The high winds and cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite on exposed skin for most of the forecast period. Therefore, a wind chill warning will remain in place until early Friday morning. With severe conditions today through Thursday morning, hiking above tree line will be extremely risky. As a result of the high winds, summit staff will be unable to assist in any search and rescue should they arise. All efforts will be coming from below and will be slow going or possible postponed until safer conditions return for search parties. Hikers should be mindful that a single injury may keep them on the mountain for an extended period of time and will potentially put several lives at risk, not just their own in the coming days. Thursday afternoon will finally see gradually improving conditions as high pressure builds and with it, drier air. This drier air mass will move in from the west and allow fair skies to return over the summits for the afternoon and overnight hours. Thursday night into Friday, winds will finally dampen as the high starts to crest in and a light return flow allows temperatures to slowly start to rebound to more seasonable readings.

MORNING CONDITIONS



Temperature: -12 °F
Wind: 320°(NW) 90 mph
Weather: Fog, Light Snow, Blowing Snow
Visibility: 25 feet
Relative Humidity: 100%
Station Pressure: 23.06 inHg and steady
Ground Conditions: 18 inches Snow, ice, and rime w/ deeper drifts

YESTERDAY'S WEATHER

Max Temperature: 24°F
Min Temperature: -10°F
Peak Wind Gust: 350° (N) 124 mph
Avg Wind Speed: 53.8 mph
Liquid Precipitation: 0.53 inches
Snowfall: 3.9 inches


Wednesday:
In the clouds w/ snow showers and flurries likely. Possible additional snow accumulation of Trace to 2 inches.
High: Around 15 below
Wind: NW at 80-100 mph decreasing later to 70-90 mph w/ gusts up to 120 mph
Wind Chill: 60 below to 70 below


Wednesday Night:
In the clouds.
Low: Around 20 below
Wind: NW at 70-90 mph w/ gusts up to 105 mph
Wind Chill: 60 below to 70 below


Thursday:
In and out of the clouds trending towards clearing under partly sunny skies.
High: Rising to around 10 below in the afternoon
Wind: NW at 70-90 mph w/ gusts up to 100 mph decreasing later to 50-70 mph
Wind Chill: 60 below to 70 below rising to 50 below to 60 below


Thursday Night:
In the clear under partly cloudy skies.
Low: Around 10 below then rising to around 5 above late
Wind: NW shifting W at 50-70 mph decreasing to 25-40 mph
Wind Chill: 50 below to 60 below rising to 20 below to 30 below