In a message dated 03/25/2003 1:27:06 PM Central Standard Time,
ryoung@navcomtech.com writes:
> FWIW, a very long time ago I had trouble with the stock tank mounts
> cracking. I switched to longer bolts for the lower mounts, with springs
> between the bolt head and frame, so that if the frame flexed it could just
> compress the spring instead of having to distort the radiator. Worked well
> for me.
>
Very interesting!
On the same thread, years ago Bob Wismer had a COPPER radiator made for his
TR4. COPPER is heavier than aluminum (your adding some weight...little
consequence for me), but nothing takes care of heat better than COPPER.
What do you think?
Bill Dentinger
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