> From: ahart@geis.geis.com
> Date: Wed, 15 Sep 93 15:37:00 BST
> To: british-cars@autox.team.net
> Subject: Over-heating ?'s, min. LBC's
>
> air bubbles in the system, etc. Whilst engaged in all this hoohaa, the thought
> occured to me that it might be very interesting if radiator hoses could be
>made
> of a clear material. Imagine the benefits of being able to see the condition
> of your coolant. Of actually being able to visually confirm that coolant is
> flowing at all! Not to mention the added entertainment value of being able to
> stare at moving fluids while staying dry ;^). I suppose even a sight glass of
> some type would be a help. So, does anyone out in List-Land know of a
>material
> that might be safely used in this experiment? Some type of hose material, or
> something clear to put between two normal hoses (kind of like those
> "fix-a-hose" things)? Enquiring minds want to know!
>From my collection of miscellaneous ads in the Shelby American:
Gano Filter transparent, permanent, easily cleaned
1205 Sandalwood Lane filter (the ad says)
Los Altos, CA 94022 $20/ea. 2 for $35. p.p. specify hose I.D.
(415) 968-7017
no credit cards mentioned in ad
Roland
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