Mike,
For summer, try a 50/50 mix. But go back to 60/40 for winter. Heard this on
HotRod TV recently.
You know how those drag-boys are....
Herb
Mike MacLean wrote:
> Herb,
> Funny you should mention this problem. I just got off the phone with
>Norman Nock to ask
> him to send me a couple of his original style thermostats. These have the
>sleeve that moves
> to block off the bypass hole so hot water does not re-enter the block without
>being cooled. I
> am also using Water Setter and a 60/40 mix of distilled water to anti-
>freeze. The new
> thermostat should improve the cooling measurably even though I am now running
>the car for
> short trips in 100F+ temps successfully.
> Mike MacLean Supercharged 60 Sprite
>
> WFO Herb wrote:
>
> > Mike,
> > Are you running "Water Wetter"? Does help in reducing running temps.
>There's another one
> > you can buy at motorcycle shops, name escapes me. Seems to actually work
>better at
> > reducing higher temperatures.
> > Herb
> >
> > Mike MacLean wrote:
> >
> > > I was determined to drive my car today. 100F ambient temp and sunny day.
> Took the
> > > Bugeye out for a short ride. As long as I did not stop at too many
>traffic signals the
> > > engine temp was a reasonable 195 to 200 degrees!. This is amazing
>considering the
> > > supercharger heat. It felt so good, I visited both British pubs that are
>within 5
> > > miles from my house. The closest was closed (too bad), but the second
>was open and
> > > John Courage on draught was quaffed until driving the Bugeye was as
>smooth as a Miata!
> > > Please, no comments from the PC crowd.
> > > Mike MacLean Supercharged , Miat.., er, ah 60 Sprite
> > >
> > > WFO Herb wrote:
> > >
> > > > Just finished waxing/detailing my daily driver... you know, one of
>those Frank
> > > > loves. About 75 here in KFalls Mike, come on back to Oregon.
> > > > Herb
> > > >
> > > > Mike MacLean wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Not my garage. My analog thermometer on the wall of my garage was
>pegged at 120F
> > > > > since 1PM toda here in He.., er, I mean San Bernardino.
> > > > > Mike MacLean Supercharged 60 Sprite
> > > > >
> > > > > "Charles F. Christ" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > geez! is it a nice day or what? evryone must be out enjoying
>their cars
> > > > > > or in their garages!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > chuck.
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