Jim & Marilynne Mellander wrote:
>
> At 07:17 AM 9/25/96 -0400, you wrote:
> >> Reply-To: "Jason F. Dutt" <simjason@ix.netcom.com>
> >>
> >> Speaking of antifreeze...
> >>
> >> A friend of mine was wondering if anyone has used Sierra antifreeze and
> >> had any problems with it....anyone, anyone??
> >
> >Sierra had to pull its adds claiming that it was safe for the
> >environment because, in fact, it is still poisonous.
> >
> >- -Mark
> >
>
> Another Question 'bout antifreeze:
>
> The booklet that comes with the Moss Engine Rebuild Video says to fill the
> colling system with water at first, then after running the engine up to
> operating temp & retorquing the head, replace with 50/50 anitfreeze - Anyone
> know why not antifreeze right off the bat?
>
> Just Curious
>
> Jim
> 79B
>
> > Jim-
Can't say for certain, but I suspect tahat it has to do with the
relatively poor heat transfer of anti-freeze as compared to water.
Early "bedding in" of the rings, etc. generates a lot of heat. Water,
being a more effective coolant, would help keep this temp under control.
Regards
Chris Delling
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