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Re: Radiator Deflectors

To: Stephen Hall <shall@fastpointcom.com>
Subject: Re: Radiator Deflectors
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 23:10:08 -0700
Steve,
Yes, they direct the air into the radiator rather than letting it pass around 
the engine.  most people make replacements out of plastic
or aluminum.

JOe

Stephen Hall wrote:
> 
> Hi all-
>   Quick question for ya-today, while making the weekly perusal through
> my Spitfire catalogues, I noticed that there should be two deflector
> panels on either side of the radiator. I don't have these. Are these
> necessary and/or useful for proper cooling? My car has been running
> pretty hot on longer highway drives, and besides the obvious
> thermostat replacement/cooling system flush, I've been looking for
> other ways to get the temp down.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Steve Hall
> 1970 Spitfire Mk 3-"Reginald"

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