[Vwdiesel] Oil as coolant

[James Hansen]

yeah, and antifreeze was not made yet, so options were very limited for
winter driving.  I saw a T that was cooled with a calcium chloride solution
in winter.  Not much block left.  It rotted from the inside out.
I recall seeing literature suggesting grain alcohol (ethanol) be mixed with
water, and the ratios, might have been in the Model T owner's manual. with
the lowered boiling point, I can't see the coolant strength lasting long, if
they all boil as easily as my T anyway...
I've always wondered if a thin oil wouldn't work well...  looks like I might
be trying it. Only problem I can see is the viscosity in winter... hmm...
-james

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces+jhsg=sasktel.net at vwfans.com
[mailto:vwdiesel-bounces+jhsg=sasktel.net at vwfans.com]On Behalf Of Sandy
Cameron
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 10:06 PM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Oil as coolant


I actually used diesel as coolant in my 1929 Durant (gas) jallopy in 1949.
worked fine.
I cant remember if I had to replace the hoses in the spring. There were only
2. No heater.

Old as dirt
Sandy

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