Re: Meca Coolant experience?

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-07-05 15:30:58 EDT, AUDIDUDI@delphi.com writes:

>I am seriously considering installing the non-pressurized propylene gylcol
>setup I bought for my 4k racecar.

And Marty wondered...

"  I understand that it is flamable??? Is this a good thing if you spring 
a leak in the cooling system??? "

And Jeff added...

"...and provided it's at least 240 degrees, which is pretty damn hot!  Forgot
to mention this last part in my previous response."

I can only *urge* caution on this one, kids! I've witnessed the aftermath
when things go awry...  Working on Chris Sanborn's Prorally TQC, he tried the
Meca setup for Mt Washington prolly three years ago now, partway up the mt
something let go, allowing the Meca stuff to mist over the toasty ur-q motor.
The result was spectacular in a tragic sense. Chris said he saw flames
leaping up the windshield from under the hood, he was able to pull over and
get clear despite the blaze. He and a course worker emptied two smaller
extinguishers at the car before a 15lb'er did the trick. Imagine the cost of
replacing everything rubber under your hood...that's what he did, along with
a wiring harness and a cyl head. A call to Meca revealed the enlightening
info that "our product doesn't do that,click".

I couldn't tell ya what the underhood temp of a 200TQ at full song is...but I
know it's not worth risking a motor on Meca!

-Chris Semple
autobahn01@aol.com
Concord, NH
     '87 4000csq
          '84 4000sq
               '83 TQC