PT36 retarder & other things

[amweath]

Got back Monday eve. from the Montery Historic Auto Races. The Bluebird
performed almost flawlessly. I do have two concerns.

When coming down the grade into San Luis Obispo, I had the first occa-
sion to use the retarder. The grade is steep but short (2nd gear going
up). What was alarming was how fast the trans temp went up - maybe 25
degrees in 15 seconds of use. Is this normal? It does hold well though.

The other item was a light sheen of oil on the back of the coach when I
got home. I traveled about 800 miles. I can't imagine it coming from
the exaust - not a hint of smoking.

The races were quite an expirience. They featured the Indy Roadsters
from the mid-50s to the mid-60s among, of course, many other types.

Any insight into the two concerns is appreciated.

Art Weatherly
Riverside Ca
'85 PT36