Can some one tell me the total coolant capacity for my Scout 80? I've swapped in a 196, and I just got a new aluminum radiator from IH america. The motor has just been rebuilt, so it's totally dry.. Was thinking about putting evans waterless coolant in it.. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
1964 scout 80 coolant capacity
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Its more than a gallon, so you'll need two. Interesting product. I'd never heard of it before.
An 80 with a 4 cyl holds about 3 gallons, or 12 quarts give or take a pint or two.
I've checked into the evans product. It appears to be propylene glycol and nothing else. I would not want it in my engine for 3 reasons; 1. Lower heat capacity. Pound for pound, it carries less heat than water which can make things hotter if the heat can't move out fast enough. 2. It's much more viscous than water, which is a bigger drag on the engine to turn the water pump. 3. Bacteria. I don't know what they put in it for this problem, but having used it in cooling systems for buildings for 20 years in my old day job, it's a big issue and a major source of corrosion especially on iron and soldered fittings.
I've checked into the evans product. It appears to be propylene glycol and nothing else. I would not want it in my engine for 3 reasons; 1. Lower heat capacity. Pound for pound, it carries less heat than water which can make things hotter if the heat can't move out fast enough. 2. It's much more viscous than water, which is a bigger drag on the engine to turn the water pump. 3. Bacteria. I don't know what they put in it for this problem, but having used it in cooling systems for buildings for 20 years in my old day job, it's a big issue and a major source of corrosion especially on iron and soldered fittings.
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