[Healeys] FW: Radiator flush

[i erbs]

Interesting. In all the research and comments I read before buying the
radiator I never heard about rapid distruction. Only about how great they
were.  Was planning to keep my oem unit. Now convinced I should.
Thanks all.

Ira Erbs
Portland, OR
typos and artifacts are the fault of my phone

On Mon, Apr 8, 2019, 1:28 PM Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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:
>
>>
>>
>> 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" ...
>>
>>
>>
>> M
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Water will not flow backwards thru the heater valve.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> David Nock
>> British Car Specialists
>> 209-948-8767
>> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *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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