Alan,
Yes, that does sound like a good solution. It's too bad I didn't think of
that before I put it all together over the last 3 years. I'm inclined to
try to make do with less complicated / expensive / time consuming options
before I go for coating the exhaust headers, but thanks for the great
solution.
Cheers,
Rick
On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:15 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com> wrote:
> Rick -
>
> Honestly the best solution to this problem is to take out your exhaust
> header and have it Jet Hot coated with Extreme Sterling to cut down the
> temps under the bonnet. The Intake manifold sits right on top of the
> exhaust header and the only way to effectively reduce temps in under the
> bonnet is by doing this. It's a bit of a job, but if you drive in a hot
> climate it is well worth it. It really makes a noticeable difference.
>
> Alan
>
> On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Rick Huber <hubrick@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the reply's. I'm thinking with my just rebuilt HD8's (only
>> driven 2,000 miles since the restoration), I wouldn't have any wear or
>> heat
>> problems with the teflon bushings leaking air in. Since nobody said yes
>> to
>> my idea about changing the mixture in the summer heat, I'll go with
>> insulating the fuel line.
>> Cheers,
>> Rick
>> 64 BJ8
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