[Nobbc] Caravans to Woodland...

[Greg Tatarian]

Hi Andy,
Well, a change of plans means we're not taking either the Elan or TR6, 
but thank you for the offer.
I can empathize with your concern about overheating your new engine; 212 
at the gauge isn't pretty to see, especially after all of the work that 
goes into an engine rebuild. Even worse with an aluminum head, and I 
think I'm getting to the point of installing a large aluminum radiator 
in the Elan. The last club drive had me pushing 195 in a few places, 
with both fans running, and it wasn't really a hot day. I think the idea 
of taking a backroads route home might be good for some, if it means not 
getting stuck in traffic in the blaring heat - at least some of the 
alternate routes are shaded by trees.
Sounds like the NOBBC will be well represented at Woodland this year!
Cheers,
Greg

andy preston wrote:
> Frank, I'll see you in the Green Valley Park and ride for a 7:30 departure.
> Greg I'll be pleased to drive around 55-60 with you.  Assuming Sarto is
> coming he'll want to drive at the same speed.  Remember my engine has less
> than 200 miles on it.  If it's too hot in the afternoon I might consider a
> different route back.  On the way back from Danville we came through the
> Caldecott tunnel at 4:00 pm and the traffic had backed up for 4 miles.  I
> ran at 212 df for over 30 mins, not too fun with a new engine.
>
> Andy