PT36 retarder & other things

[Leroy Eckert]

Retarder/Transmission temps.---My retarder temperature rises 30 degrees fairly
rapidly when in use. ie, from 230 to 260. Thereafter, there seems to be a slower
increase. I have not had mine over about 270. My tranny temp does rise but not
as rapidly. They both cool down fairly quickly after use.
Oil on back.---I am guessing in the absense of an engine oil leak it could be
blow by from the breather tube or the slobber tubes. I haven't experienced the
problem. My slobber tubes drop very little oil and extend to road level.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion
----- Original Message -----
From: amweath
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Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 4:24 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] PT36 retarder & other things


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





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