What do you mean not sealed?
Here is an article about Evans being used in a 1930 Model A cross country record-breaking drive, NY to California (50 hours).
https://secure.performanceracing.com/ne ... record-set
Evans site RE: use in a '29 Model A:
https://www.evanscoolant.com/how-it-works/forum/
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So there you go!! Stick with a 50/50 mix. and one bottle of water wetter, and your all set for any weather. Boiling point is way up there... I've run it for years with no issues.Chris Haynes wrote: ↑December 11th, 2020, 11:46 pmEvans doesn't recommend using their coolant on systems that are not sealed.
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Maybe "sealed" mean "pressurized"???dlevy wrote: ↑December 12th, 2020, 6:58 amWhat do you mean not sealed?
Here is an article about Evans being used in a 1930 Model A cross country record, NY to California (50 hours).
https://secure.performanceracing.com/ne ... record-set
dlevy, the article does not provide information regarding the radiator. It could have been stock or a pressurized radiator. That would be of interest.
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Okay maybe it's just me but if you have had your engine rebuilt you should not need to use a product that has "better heat transfer" etc... If you have problems after a fresh rebuild your problem with overheating will most likely be your radiator.
A 50/50 mix of a standard coolant and distilled water should work just fine.
A 50/50 mix of a standard coolant and distilled water should work just fine.
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Looking at the Evans more for the no corrosion aspect.
I just installed a new Brassworks Dimple fin radiator, so should not have a coolant flow concern.
Dave
I just installed a new Brassworks Dimple fin radiator, so should not have a coolant flow concern.
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I read the article. No where does it say if it was a sealed or open system.dlevy wrote: ↑December 12th, 2020, 6:58 amWhat do you mean not sealed?
Here is an article about Evans being used in a 1930 Model A cross country record-breaking drive, NY to California (50 hours).
https://secure.performanceracing.com/ne ... record-set
I use Evans Water-less coolant in my 1930 Model A and I love it. I do have a pressurized system.
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Nothing to do with coolant. I noticed on your pic. the number on the engine is 'highlighted' with white paint. While the cab is off, could you do the same with the number on the frame and post a picture of it, Please. Some say the number is under the cab once it is mounted. On my '28 it is just in front of the cab. Still visible. I sincerely doubt that some one re stamped it. Back then and knowing everyone that has owned it , no one cares about the number enough to even bother to do that...
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I was having some heating issues with my AA. The vehicle had the original radiator, so when I went through the restoration refresh, I bought a new Brasscraft radiator. I also used Evans coolant. You can have 5% water in the system. With the old coolant and radiator, I used to get a spray of water out of the radiator when it overheated. After putting in the new radiator and reassembling the system, I put in the Evans coolant. I am glad I did. No overheating and no worries about steam since the Evans has a boiling point of 600 degrees. I am very happy with the Evans and plan to use in on more of my vehicles as I restore them.
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Water-less coolant means no rust.