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Re: [Healeys] Aluminum vs Copper/Brass Radiator?

To: David Nock BCS <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Aluminum vs Copper/Brass Radiator?
From: I Erbs <eyera3000@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:26:29 -0700
Cc: Ahealey help <healeys@autox.team.net>
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References: <mailman.3.1405360802.13449.healeys@autox.team.net> <8D16DA67C774707-81F0-15747@webmail-vm012.sysops.aol.com> <53C43A28.3020909@cosmos.net.au> <SMaQ1o0120NyJgq01MaRlW@mac.com> <7D7DC489-4154-4E98-8B35-CCC0E857D8A3@cox.net> <B5CB6D06-2803-4E67-A9E4-4EFA0B778B11@cox.net> <B769711329164BBFAA15EF186ACBC4FA@DavidNockHP> <3482AB77-3451-446E-9CE8-1661F7872B06@mac.com> <214C03A61FCD40EDB254C1428EAEEE0D@DavidNockHP>
what's the cost difference?

Ira Erbs
Portland, OR
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On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 2:13 PM, David Nock BCS <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Just got one in
>    alloy                          12.4 lbs
>    Copper / Brass         21.5 lbs
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> 209-948-8767
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Al Malin
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 10:47 AM
> To: David Nock BCS
> Cc: Wilko2 ; healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Aluminum vs Copper/Brass Radiator?
>
> Does anyone know the weight difference between Healey aluminum and alloy
> radiators?
>
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
>
> On Jul 15, 2014, at 11:38 AM, David Nock BCS <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>  I was skeptical when going to the aluminum radiator as well I had been
>> told all the reasons not to use a alloy radiator.
>> But there is nothing better then actually using it a road testing it for
>> your self. So I did.
>> All the findings over a 2000 mile trip were that the alloy radiator was
>> far superior to the copper / brass radiator that I had
>> been using, and no it was not an old radiator. I had had it re cored
>> several years ago and then to make sure it wasnb t a problem
>> I had it cleaned and inspected about 2 years ago.
>>
>> Conclusion was that the installation of the alloy radiator cured a hot
>> running engine. Proven by using it.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Nock
>> British Car Specialists
>> 209-948-8767
>> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>>
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