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Re: GT6 bumpers/cooling system

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Subject: Re: GT6 bumpers/cooling system
From: Fredrik Wilkens <fredrik.wilkens@consensus.se>
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 12:02:10 -0700
Organization: Consensus Fondkommission
References: <199610030927.XAA26413@haleakala.aloha.net>
I had big problems with overheating in my GT6. Adjusting carbs and 
ignition advance has helped a lot. The engine seems to be very sensitive 
to wrong settings in ignition advance. You might check this and 
back-flush cooling radiator before embarking on any buying spree. 

Fredrik Wilkens
GT6 MkII -69


Charles W. Gall wrote:
> 
> Greetings:
> 
> does anyone know if the front bumper off of a MKI GT6 will fit on a GT6+, I
> am thinking about getting rid of the bone in teeth look and allowing some
> additional air flow to help with the cooling.  Also what about aluminum
> radiators - does anyone in the group have any experience with using them or
> their availability.  I have seen them advertised for spridgits, with the
> claim that they greatly increase cooling. My GT6 could use the help in that
> department.  Other cooling questions come to mind - has anyone used Redlines
> water wetter, if so, any good; has anyone followed the suggestion in the
> factory competition prep manual (kastner) for the custom radiator - if so I
> would like to hear how it worked out.
> 
> Charles Gall
> Kailua
> 69GT6+

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