1962 fuelie runs rough when hot

[Dan H.]

Re: 1962 fuelie runs rough when hot

Tell me more about the "water wetter" please. Never heard of such a thing in SW corner of PA.
Now I can typically tell if an old poc FI unit is from the hot climates as the base plates are all eaten up from corrosion as you folks don't use anti-freeze. I used to run a coolant in my BB's in the old days. White milky stuff which had a lubricant in it. Is water wetter the same? Is this a trade name? Thanx, JD

Just googled Water Wetter. I am impressed and will order a case. Why did it take so long for this to come to light to us poor folks who are in the sticks. Thanks very much. JD

John, we used to run 'soluable oil' in our diesels in the Navy, also good in cars if freezing isn't a problem. It's used for machining etc. but mixes with water to prevent corrosion. Need to change it often but it's CHEAP!
Dan

[Jim L.]

Re: 1962 fuelie runs rough when hot

...got 21 mpg on trip to Bend Oregon right past Death Valley. Can't afford Av. gas, no air ports in Death Valley.
Dan

Actually at Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, there is an airport. And a lush green golf course.

Just FYI....

Jim

[Ian G.]

Re: 1962 fuelie runs rough when hot

Near my home in northern california, there is a station that sells 100/110 racing fuel, in Sunol. Thats what I plan to run in it.

[Jerry G.]

Re: 1962 fuelie runs rough when hot

John, we use water wetter in the race cars. For track saftey we cannot use glycol( it's slippery when dumped on track) so we use water wetter to help raise the boiling point and keep the track nice and stickey. Jerry