[Healeys] Radiator

[Alan Seigrist]

John -

Generally speaking a good clean standard radiator works well when the
core and the block is clean of scale.  If you go to a high efficiency
core, or four or more row core, it will definitely help.

Yes there are overheating problems people talk about, but my
experience is the overheating almost always comes from a poorly
maintained core.

I would say keep it simple, and keep in copper so that it can be
rodded in the future.

Best,

Alan

On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 8:01 AM, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I checked the archives but could not find a discussion about my particular
> question. I am getting ready to have some radiator work done.
>
> The shop I am dealing with has what they call a High Efficiency radiator
> core that some of the Alpine car people use. It has more tubes that are
> smaller and as a consequence more fins. It is a copper radiator. I am also
> told that there is a staggered tube design but this particular radiator is
> not the staggered tube design.
>
> Does anyone have experience with the staggered tube design versus the
> smaller tube design?
>
> How about just the HE core design?
>
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Just researching solutions on the road to finishing the restoration.
> Concours is not the route I am taking.
>
> John
> '62 BT7
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