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Oct 12, 2007 | 09:19 PM

#121

magicv8

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From: Going too fast over the hill. Iowa

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Originally Posted by mhamilton

Are we going to argue symantics of the word "can" ?? Or is the fault with my use of "i.e." instead of "e.g" ??

Yes the fault is in the Latin usage. You should have used "exempli gratia" instead of "id est" but "mea culpa" will work now.

PS: IMO this thread is

Last edited by magicv8; Oct 12, 2007 at 09:22 PM. Reason: ps

Oct 13, 2007 | 01:24 AM

#122

I'm Batman

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From: Springfield MO

St. Jude Donor '07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhamilton

It would have been really nice if the drawing had this small addition:

And what I was thinking of (the C3 radiator mounting) would have the two heavy lines for the core support positioned almost in the center between the condensor and radiator, allowing air to be pulled around both units without a seal.

Aug 29, 2009 | 05:52 PM

#123

MiguelsC2

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From: Houston Texas

St. Jude Donor '10-'12-'13

I am having cooling issues with my recently built 63 convertible. Seems to have the original radiator. Is it crucial to have an aluminum replacement?

Aug 29, 2009 | 05:57 PM

#124

62Jeff

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From: Conroe Texas

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Originally Posted by 1sttexan

I am having cooling issues with my recently built 63 convertible. Seems to have the original radiator. Is it crucial to have an aluminum replacement?

Howdy,
This should address that question for you. This link discusses the merits and includes data indicating a brass replacement radiator has 30% less BTU rating from a factory aluminum radiator.

http://www.dewitts.com/pages/whyaluminum.asp

Jeff