re: 4 row radiators

[<eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not that it means anything but have used 4 row radiators, and also run most, 
if not all, of my cars without a thermostat. Also run most of them with 
electric fans, you can get them (the fans) off Hyundais at area pick a parts 
for about $3-$5 each, and takes two to mount on any AMC sized radiator. 
Stuck in traffic, these can easily drop the temp to about 160-170 degrees. 
Before the little fans, larger radiator, and thermostat, if you got stuck in 
traffic, the temp could easily hit 230 degrees, and overflow, especially on 
my V8s; and a few times car would die and push off to side of highway, not 
fun on I-10 with 240,000 cars behind you. After letting it cool down, 
putting in some more water, crank right up. As for the thermostats, it's 
just something I started doing in the late 70s/early 80s and still do. 
Rarely do we need them in Houston, as it don't get that cold; although it 
did snow last Christmas Eve for the first time in Houston's recorded 
history. I've been told that (above) this can warp the #1(?) cylinder but 
have yet to see any evidence of it, even on my 68 Rebel convertible with 
127,000 miles or my 82 Eagle with 210,000 miles. Chances are your results 
will vary wildly. I also run all my cars with straight anti freeze, no 
water, and have for decades, and no problems. And all my cars are driven 
daily; including the Rebel, Ambassador, 3 Eagles.
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
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