Hi Mostyn ,
Where does a person get a four row radiator ? Is this something a radiator
shop
retrofits to an existing Sprite radiator . Or is it a ready made unit ? Do
you need
to modify anything to make it fit the car ?
TIA ,
Mark Hanna
AN5L/13731
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mostyn [SMTP:mostyn_f@email.msn.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 1998 3:08 PM
> To: SPRIDGETS
> Subject: Re: cooling system question.....and more ramblings
>
> I, on the other hand, have a new balanced 1330 engine ($$$$) with VP3 cam,
> Ported big valves etc.., inch and three-quarter SU, LCB manifold, blocked
> off bypass hose, new four row Radiator (about $150), new front shroud, and
> a
> 160 degree thermo. The 50-50 mix of old coolant-antifreeze...AND..Live in
> Southern Calif...AND... can't get my temp over about 165-170 even in
> traffic
> with the plastic blade...So... conclusion.. When it's new it works, when
> it's not new, who knows. Oh I also have the old style cast Iron pump. I
> also
> had some work done removing some of the metal around the thermostat if I
> remember correctly. I only have about 600 miles on the engine.. I think
> after all my bad heating problems I had with my first BugEye in 1965, I
> wanted to eliminate most if not all of the potential problems. I hope I
> have
> learned correctly. And I hope this is of some help to others...PS, I think
> my cam is too hot for the road, I don't get much poop under 3000 rpm but
> after that .....
>
> GET ALL THE WOMEN AN CHILDREN OFF THE STREET !!!
>
> (( Disclaimer ))
> But you probable should not listen to me..Cause I also used lots of
> Stainless steel bolts on my Sprite (not in the engine though) and they
> look
> great!! $$$$$$$$
>
> PPS, The spell checker in Outlook express suggests Budgie for BugEye
>
> ramble ramble ramble
>
> Mostyn
> ANAL/8625
> WHOOPEE
>
>
> >>From: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
> >>Question One:
> >>I want to get rid of the cast-iron pump and install a high
> >>capacity alloy water pump. Which bottom hose do I need, cause
> >>I think the hose bores are not the same on these two pumps?
> >As far as I know the pumps are completely interchangeable and use the
> >same diameter hoses. Be sure to check for proper clearance between the
> >impeller and the cylinder wall.
> >>
> >>Question Two:
> >>Is a metal 6-blade fan more efficient than the plastic fan
> >>already there, assuming the other components of the cooling
> >>system remain the same?
> >The plastic fan is better and quieter plus if it fragments it will not
> >do as much damage. You should also have a shroud around your fan.
> >>
> >>Question Three:
> >>If I blank off the bypass hose with a suitable kit but keep the
> >>thermostat as is, will cooling be improved or worsened?
> >If you block the bypass you may have a problem with the thermostat not
> >opening at the correct temperature as there will be no flow around the
> >head to warm it up. Also the water pump will cavitate as it will not be
> >able to pull any water thru when the thermostat is closed. You either
> >need to use a thermostat blanker or possibly drill some holes in the
> >thermostat to allow some coolant to flow thru.
> >>
> >>Question Four:
> >>Is plain water and this red liquid stuff better than ready
> >>made antifreeze (green or blue coloured ethyleno-glycol, please
> >>forgive the spelling)?
> >According to literature I have recieved from PRESTONE (an antifreeze
> >manufacturer) they already add a wetting agent to their antifreeze. You
> >may want to reduce your proportion of antifreeze to the minimum level
> >needed for the temperatures in your area but probably not less than
> >25%antifreeze to 75%water Too strong a mixture will cause overheating as
> >antifreeze does not conduct heat very well. Stick to the old type
> >antifreeze it apparently works better than the new environmentally
> >friendly stuff.
> >I reduced the operating temp of my car from 200 to 190 just by dropping
> >from a 50/50 mix to a 25/75 mix on a totally clean system, it may have
> >dropped even lower but I have a 190 thermostat.
> >'59 Bugeye 948 downflow with a plastic fan.
> >
> >>
> >>Thank you very much
> >>Evangelos
> >
> >Regards,
> >Peter.
> >
>
>
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