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tahoe healey

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When the temps are low (I drove it today 'cause it was dry and a warm 30 degrees) can a screen (like fiberglass window screen) be mounted on the grill to reduce the cold air flow and allow the engine to get above 140?
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I used to cover all but the top 3" of the radiator core in the MGB I drove during Michigan winters. I'd completely wrap the oil cooler.

Rule of thumb:
if it's still too cold, cover more of the core
if it's too hot, uncover more of the core

You don't have to worry about it being too secure as the draft of the fan will help to keep the cardboard in place.
 
Tahoe, did you ever install the hotter thermostat?
A window screen won't block that much of the air, use something more restrictive. Duct tape comes to mind!
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Jeff
 
No. I haven't traded the the theromstat 'cause I don't get to drive much in winter (5-6 feet of snow with cruched rock for traction is too hard on the car but this year we have had a mild winter so far). I've been told a special one is needed with a longer shaft and I've only seen one heat range in it (at $35.00). If the wether holds I'll try the cardboard. Duct tape won't even work on ducts except the adhesive lasts of ever. Thanks.
 
Hey Guys;

Just a bit of helpful trivia, well maybe helpful. Duct take is an awful product, it makes a mess of everything and usually it looses it's grip when it's needed most.

In the movies and in the military there is a product that is far, far superior. In the service/military we called it ballastic tape or 100 mile and hour tape.

We used it to hold explosive charges together and holding shape charges where it was needed without fail and covering bullet holes in my Huey until the crew cheif could make proper repairs... 1,890 hours in my Huey and not once did a patch come loose or a charge fail to function properly. I swear by it and I always have a few rolls around, I use the flat black mostly but it comes in many colors.

In the movie (motion and still photography) industry; we called it Gaffers Tape. It's the same stuff. The difference makes the cost of $22.00 a roll worth every centavo. I doesn't dryout and doesn't mar-walls and surfaces or leave goo behind when it's removed. I buy mine from Calumet Photo Supply (www.calumet.com), try it you'll like it.

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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Jim Weatherford:
Duct take is an awful product<hr></blockquote>

In the HVAC industry we say duct tape is good for everything but ducts!

Seriously though, the hardware store variety of vinyl duct tape is one of the most worthless products in existance.

My personal preference for taping things I want to be able to neetly take back apart is black canvas duct tape. Holds well, even on less than perfectly cleen surfaces, is easy to work with, weathers well and is easy to remove cleanly years later. I don't know who sells it to the public though...
 
Tahoe, Mark, and Jim, my duct tape comment was made facetiously.That's why the smiley after the comment. I know the stuff is useless, (unless you're Red Green). I use the military black canvas tape for anything that matters. We used it for the same things as Mark did, except on the F100 we called it 500 mile an hour tape. I've seen it last at those speeds as well.
It sounds as though cardboard may be the way to go for a solution to allow the occasional drive.
Jeff
 
Gaffers tape and ballastic tape is a canvas product, but the adhesive is about 100X better than normal run of the mill duct tape and it doesn't dry out and leaves nothing behind when it's removed.

I used it to "help" stop the in flow of water into the drivers compartment when I got caught in the rains in the old TR4A with the top up, I know the top is all but usless but... well the tape worked pretty well.

I got the tounge in cheek comment, but I have so much usless info in my demented mind, I though it might help someone out there. Yup! Cardboard tapped in place might be the cure.

Being a Huey pilot, I've never flown anything over about 200 mph, but I can hover and fly backwards, fast just isn't an option. So, I'll take your word on the 500 MPH part. LOL
 
Jim:
A buddy of mine, who is a retired HH53E driver told me that. I have to admit, I couldn't argue with him. Particularly when it came to the '53.
I lost a case of beer to an HH43 jock, who bet me I couldn't hold a hover over a 40 acre field. He was absolutely correct. He wouldn't accept my knife edge flight at 350 knots, and 200 ft AGL challenge though. At least he let me help drink the beer!
Jeff
 
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