Painted push rod tubes - was Re: <VV> 64 Engine in 65 / Oil leaks

[Andy Clark]

You may doubt it, but I have empirical evidence that it does work.
And BTW, I think that wuz before the days of generally available synthetic
oil.

Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Andy Clark" <slowboat at mindspring.com>; <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:06 PM
Subject: Painted push rod tubes - was Re: <VV> 64 Engine in 65 / Oil leaks


> Now, there ya' go!  I always thought the recommendation was to go with
> white.
>
> Frankly, I really doubt any significant difference with either color.
Just
> use synthetic oil, keep the oil cooler free of debris, and drive on -
happy!
>
> Later, JR
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Andy Clark" <slowboat at mindspring.com>
> To: <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:01 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> 64 Engine in 65 / Oil leaks
>
>
> > Ah, but a light coat of barbeque flat black does enhance the heat
transfer
> > into the cooling air-stream. Lower oil temps result. Found that out when
I
> > was racing Orange Julius many years ago.
> > Andy Clark
> > Camano Island, WA.
> > 1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
> > 1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
> > 1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60