Hot decks ?

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Just remember that on the Mk1's at least, the asbestos lining was only on the R.S. engine covers. The ones on the L.S. were simply sheet metal.

When I re-did my covers the asbestos sheeting was badly discoloured by rust. I had to take them off anyways to clean up the metal, so when I put them back on I just switched around the sheets untill I got a nice clean one and made that as the outer one. They then looked NOS.

Of course, due to that restoration procedure, Jordan now has three eyes and the beginnings of a tail.

Yes, mine has always run hot too. The rad, oil cooler, themostats, timing and everything else that contributes to cooling has been re-built and still the heat. I think it's the nature of the beasts.

My 'obsession' when running it is to touch the bottom of the rad and the elbows leading into the oil cooler element (both reachable by the driver) to confirm the 220 degree reading on the temp gauge.