[Healeys] FW: Radiator flush

[Michael Salter]

Much and all as that sounds like a good theory I am having difficulty with
the logic.
A starter won't work if an engine isn't adequately grounded and a ground of
sufficient size to operate a starter will definitely be big enough to
eliminate any EMF difference between the engine and the chassis.
I've had an aluminum radiator corrode to worthlessness after only 3 years,
with corrosion inhibitors in the coolant, and have yet to hear a realistic
explanation for why it happened.

M

On Mon, Apr 8, 2019, 11:56 AM Robert Begani, <rfbegani at gmail.com> wrote:

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>
> Back to the matter of using Distilled Water.  I discussed this comment
> with my German/American friend who was installing a aluminum radiator in
> his Lagonda Drop Head Coup.  He has owned various European Vehicles with
> aluminum radiators, and classic cars with aluminum radiators.  He cannot
> understand the need for distilled water if you are using antifreeze which
> includes anti-corrosion additives or using such additive separately.
> Furthermore, the biggest problem with alloy radiators is the matter of a
> good grounded engine.  His experience the failure of the alloy radiator is
> a poorly grounded engine which causes the electric current to run to ground
> via the water in coolant system  hence destroy the aluminum being
> dissimilar metal.   So check the soundness of the ground.
>
>
>
> Bob Begani
>
> BJ8 67
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Michael
> Salter
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 3, 2019 5:51 PM
> *To:* David Nock BCS <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> *Cc:* Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>; i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Radiator flush
>
>
>
> " If you are installing a alloy radiator be sure and use Distilled water"
>
> Those are definitely the words of someone who "has suffered the
> consequences" ...
>
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>
> M
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> On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 5:47 PM David Nock BCS <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> If you are installing a alloy radiator be sure and use Distilled water.
>
>
>
> The water flows thru the radiator top to bottom. It flows thru the heater
> from the lower hose thru the heater returning to the head.
>
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> Water will not flow backwards thru the heater valve.
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>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> 209-948-8767
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>
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>
> *From:* i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 03, 2019 11:10 AM
>
> *To:* Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Radiator flush
>
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> Preparing to install my alum radiator. Thought I would flush the cooling
> system.
>
> Which diretion direction does water flow? From block though
> Shut off vavle into heater core, or through pipe and back into block
> through the shut off valve?
>
> Is my valve in open ir closed position? Heater controls not reinstalled
> yet. Unit get hot so Ill asume open, but want to confirm. Removed
> thermostat to help water flush ststem easier. Im going to add extra hose
> and splice in a water hose bib. That way I can remove it and put system
> back in place.
>
> Im off this week, but the rain gods are laughing at me. So I'm just
> getting everything ready for the sweet spot of having time and sunshine so
> I can back the car out of the garage and flush the system. I plan to drain
> the anti freeze and fill with flush chemicals and water when I'm ready to
> flush. Bought new anti freeze for my new radiator.
>
> Driving season is fast approaching.
>
> Happy roads and saftey fast
>
> Ira Erbs
> Portland, OR
> typos and artifacts are the fault of my phone
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