actually i got a dale a rad. it is by fluidyne and looks great. i have not
been for a drive yet. the dash i tore apart and the gauges are all out. i
will put the oil and water in today and take her out for a spin.
chris in hawaii
thanks for all of the coolant advice
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Palmer <rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu>
To: Chris Vaught <CVaught@Hawaii.rr.com>; tigers@autox.team.net
<tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 7:24 AM
Subject: Re: rad
>Chris,
>
>Do I understand correctly that you got a Ron Davis radiator? Now wonder
>you're so excited. For the time being, until things get sorted out and/or
>you move to a colder climate, try using just distilled water (I'm sure you
>have it on the sub.) plus water pump lubricant. This will give you a
>baseline; antifreeze will never work quite as well. Once you get the
>temperature problem well under control with the mechanical fan, etc,, then
>try the electric fan only idea. It will work if you have the right fan(s).
>I would suggest you try installing two fans placed diagonally on the
>radiator; It's easier to fit and cover the whole area. You can probably
>find a couple in a wrecking - er, recycling yard.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Bob
>
>At 05:37 PM 5/22/00 -0700, Chris Vaught wrote:
>>well my new aluminum rad is in place! yeeehaaawwww!!!! are there any
special
>>coolants that i should use? it looks so nice that i do not want to put a
fan
>>shroud on it. has anyone totally ditched the mechanical fan for an
electric
>>fan?
>>thanks
>>chris in hawaii
>
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