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Re: Cooling system protection

To: Dennis Murphy <dennism@elginsweeper.com>
Subject: Re: Cooling system protection
From: Bill Dalton <billd13@essex1.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 19:02:03 -0500
Dennis Murphy wrote:
> 
> At 12:27 PM 6/24/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >I run straight water in the cooling system of the TR4, as I understand
> >is requried by the various sanctioning bodies.
> >
> >I'd like to run some additive in the water to protect against the rusty
> >crud buildup, a condition probably exacerbated by the galvanic action of
> >an aluminum radiator and an iron block. (Galvanic action was named after
> >Luigi Galvani, a late 1700's Italian scientist, by the way...but of
> >course you knew that).
> >
> >What's the best stuff for corrosion resistance that still accomplishes
> >the non-slippery objectives of our dear sanctioning bodies? (now there's
> >a leading question...)
> >--
> >uncle jack the carfrek
> >TR4 Rallye Replica vintage racer
> >
> 
> Jack,
> 
> Use Red Line water wetter, gives you corrosion protection & is acceptable
> for racing. I get mine from Pegasus.
> 
> On another subject - anyone have any comment about moving 356s out of group
> 2 at Blackhawk last weekend? I vote for making it a permanent change.
> 
> Dennis Murphy
> '52 XK120
> VSCDA Grp 2 #20
> Geneva, IL
Dennis,
I heard similar comments from other racers on Sunday. You guys need to
let  your feelings be known to Gary Speckman- your group rep, and the
Board or Directors.
Got you on video from the boss on Sunday for a lap or so during touring.
Bill Dalton

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