I don't have any experience with downflows, except that I sold one from a parts
car once. I have never had a problem with the crossflow in my Midget -- either
overheating or leaking -- in the 13 years I've owned the car. However, I agree
with Frank that one of the stupidest things is having to remove a lower radiator
hose to drain the coolant.
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC USA
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
"It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
than to speak, and remove all doubt" -- Mark Twain
----- Original Message -----
From Frank Clarici <spritenut at Exit109.com>
To: Glen <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: expansion tank
> Steve gave you the height for the tank.
> I just take out the es tank when going to a down flow.
> PIECES had a X flow with tank, it now runs a down flow.
> Personally, I like the down flows, they hold up longer (40 years +) and
> cool just fine. All my rad problems in the past came from cross flows.
> most had leaks. And changing the collant is no picknick on a cross flow.
> Give me the petcock anyday.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Too many Sprites (again)
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
>
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