My 1952 Mark VII Jag had the ideal setup. There was a windowshade in
front of the radiator with a pull chain under the dash to raise it with.
Paul Nelson
On Sat, 15 Jan 2000, Bill Schooler wrote:
> Bought my car in England, way back in 1969. Also picked up one of these
> things from University Motors (where John Twist learned his trade...).
> They work. Simply a blocking sleeve over the oil cooler. You know it
> works when you forget to take it off and the temps warm up - and your
> oil pressure is 10-20 lbs less than normal when hot.
>
> I used this thing in Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska - even in Northern
> Virginia in the coldest weather.
>
> Bill
>
> Tab Julius wrote:
> >
> > I just got this in my mailbox from Jeff Zorn at LBCarCo.
> >
> > Has anyone on the list tried this? Is it for real, or not really worth the
> > effort?
> >
> > And what does he mean, "won't cool again till spring"? Does he mean, the
> > cooler won't kick in again until spring?
> >
> > -----------
> > Our FEATURED PRODUCT for the rest of January is the OIL COOLER SHROUD. OK,
> > OK, so what is an Oil Cooler Shroud? It is a great little cover for your
>oil
> > cooler that BMC came up with years ago for cool and cold weather driving and
> > was used quite widely in the UK. Here in the States folks were not that
> > aware of this dealer option.
> >
> > The Oil Cooler Shroud is a plastic and foam rubber shield that snaps right
> > over your oil cooler so that it won't cool again till spring. WHY?
> >
> > 1. You don't want your Oil Cooling System operating while you LBC is trying
> > to WARM up. The water/coolant system is smarter, having a thermostat valve
> > to keep it from cooling until (if) normal operating temperature is reached.
> > With the Oil Cooler Shroud in place your car will warm up faster and stay
> > warmer during your drive, and your oil will do its job lubricating, much
> > better.
> >
> > 2. Your poor undersized LBC Heater Core needs all the hot water/coolant it
> > can get. It doesn't operate on hot oil. Stop giving away heat that needs
>to
> > be on your cold feet!!! The Oil Cooler Shroud will HELP! Just ask any
> > mechanic.
> >
> > Bottom Line! If you drive your LBC in cool or cold weather, and have an OIL
> > Cooler then BUY this Product! Guess what! During for the rest of January,
> > you can buy this neat item for only $9.95. The regular retail is $14.95 so
> > you save $5.00. Now how is the for a HOT SAVINGS on a COOL Product!!
> > Through January 31st ONLY.
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