Additional Engine Cooling System
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06-22-2007, 06:32
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Additional Engine Cooling System
Matthew,Does this product Hy-per lube address Molybdate,Nitrite, and
water cavitation around the cylinder wall? Ken Kalmakoff 1982sb 35 Richmond BC Canada > > For some reason I can't seem to get any help here on this forum. You guys > are either a closed bunch or you all are just a few floors up from me, either > way I just thought I would add my two cents to the overheating issue. Wait, I > almost forgot there for a moment my position in the pecking order, my one > cent. > > As to cooling, it seems to me that all cooling systems with a radiator work > the same. If everything is in its proper working order then it's a lot easier > to solve the overheating problem. I have been restoring antique cars for over > 50 years and they seem to be the most problematic when it comes to cooling. > Many lessons have been learned cutting my teeth on old cars. A non > pressurized system starts right out of the gate with a handicap. Fortunately having a > pressurized system makes the work go faster. In every case of overheating it > starts with a radiator not working to its maximum potential. Most often > clogged tubes. Once that's solved check the thermostat and never remove it or alter > it. Next the timing of the engine and the heat range of the spark plugs. Do > an exhaust gas test on the radiator. This is for all systems including > generators.If all this is on target then the next step is the coolant. And yes I > know Diesel applications are different but not the cooling system. > > Everybody has an opinion on the application of coolant. I am in a non freeze > zone and have never taken my rig out in real cold weather so what works for > me will not necessarily work for all. I do not use antifreeze EVER. I use a > combination of regular water (never use distilled water) and a product called - > hy-per lube. This has everything in it to take care of all the gremlins in > a cooling system. It can be added to antifreeze with no problem but antifreeze > should only be used in this combination in extreme weather conditions. > Antifreeze and plain water does not offer optimum cooling by itself. Coolant > technology has come a long way and has much to offer. I consider myself fortunate > to have found a coolant combination that works. I have tested this combo in > everything from race cars to Ferraris. Presently its in everything I own > including my Bluebird that when first received had overheating problems on hills, > no longer. > > I am not patting myself on the back nor standing on a soap box just sharing > my experience with overheating and what has worked for me over the years. My > one cent worth. It is not necessary for any of you reproach my contribution > just read it and move on with your life. > > Matthew > 1979 fc 35 sb > two floors down in So Cal > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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