Fins are in good shape. A heck of a lot of them would have to separate to
cause a
big problem. I've had some ratty looking radiators in the past do an acceptable
job of cooling.
Mike MacLean Supercharged 60 Sprite
"Robert E. Shlafer" wrote:
> Pete-
>
> You mean the fins have "separated" from
> the core? Good point; I have heard of this
> but not seen it, myself.
>
> Cap'n. Bob
> '61 :{)
>
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>
> Subject: Re: "Oil Pressure" & "old" overheating problem
> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 17:14:11 -0500
> From: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
> To: Mike MacLean <macleans@earthlink.net>
> CC: spridgets@autox.team.net
> References: <ea.1b695354.28e39b6c@aol.com>
>
> Mike,
> If you were to tell me that your car, any car, only gets hot to
> over heating only when travelling at highway speeds, but stays cool enough
> at in town speeds (assuming the 2 are not the same, which can be hard to
> do), I would suggest that the fins have rotted off of your radiator. I know
> that you have a new radiator, etc., but.... it makes me wonder.
> ----Peter C
> -
> At 04:53 PM 9/26/2001, you wrote:
> >Annice, Bob,
> > I envy your performance with your Judson in hot weather. My problem is
> >different. If I keep moving "in town" I'm O.K. water temp wise. It is
> >when I am
> >on the freeway at extended high speeds that the temp continues to rise
> >until it
> >reaches the 212F mark and I have to pull off and let it cool down for 15
> >minutes
> >or so to continue on.
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