Re: BOUNCE triumphs: Non-member submission from [camley <Christopher.C.Amley-1@tc.umn.edu>]

[R John Lye <rjl6n@uva.pcmail.virginia.edu>]

On Jul 31,  4:51pm, Christopher.C.Amley-1 wrote:  
> My car, like many 4-cylinder, TRs tends to run hot and I was wondering 
> whether the hole reduces the effectiveness of the radiator.  

Yes, somewhat.

> It looks as tho the tubes are just blocked off at the hole. 

Correct.

> (Is there a passage for coolant around the hole?)

Nope.

> Anyway, I was wondering whether fitting a new radiator core, sans
> crank hole, would result in better cooling. 

Yes it will, but not a whole lot, maybe 15-20% or so.

> Has anyone done this? 

I've done it, but I'm certainly not the only one.

cheers,

John Lye

rjl6n@uva.pcmail.Virginia.EDU