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HI
I wanted to share with you all a recent positive experience of mine that I had with a Chinese supplier to whom I turned for the construction of the radiator (water and oil) for my lotus 23A
this is the link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Lotus-23-and-23B-1962-1965-Custom-Aluminum-Radiator-Oil-Cooler/164375179087?hash=item2645862f4f:g:dv4AAOSwMXxfWDw4
The product is very good and comes at a fraction of the cost (? 299) and with free shipping
a greeting to all the members of the L23Registry from Italy
Luciano
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Out of curiosity I followed this link to the ebay listing. ?Then I zoomed in on the photo and got a surprise. ?That's my former car (23-S-28) and a photo I took on my driveway in September, 2013. ?The radiator is not aluminum. ?It was an NOS aftermarket (maybe Bill Stegal) brass unit that came with the car. ?I can't recall why I painted it silver-gray, but I was working closely with Craig Kindervater on configurations and finishes so I presume I had some reason.
Gerry
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Winner racing made my replica 23 radiator 5 years ago to my drawings. It was OK & cheap , but it does leak. ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of luciano de riz via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, 22 April 2021 1:41 a.m.
To: [email protected]
Subject: [L23Registry] Lotus 23 Custom Aluminum Radiator & Oil Cooler ? HI
I wanted to share with you all a recent positive experience of mine that I had with a Chinese supplier to whom I turned for the construction of the radiator (water and oil) for my lotus 23A https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Lotus-23-and-23B-1962-1965-Custom-Aluminum-Radiator-Oil-Cooler/164375179087?hash=item2645862f4f:g:dv4AAOSwMXxfWDw4 The product is very good and comes at a fraction of the cost (? 299) and with free shipping a greeting to all the members of the L23Registry from Italy
Luciano
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if you pay with paypall you will receive a refund if the radiator has defects; I did a tightness check of both the water and oil circuits .. at double the normal pressure ... but I had no problems (no leaks in the 24 hours of the test).
Il ven, 23 apr, 2021 alle 0:43, Patrick & Ann-Marie <prnams@...> ha scritto: Winner racing made my replica 23 radiator 5 years ago to my drawings. It was OK & cheap , but it does leak. ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of luciano de riz via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, 22 April 2021 1:41 a.m.
To: [email protected]
Subject: [L23Registry] Lotus 23 Custom Aluminum Radiator & Oil Cooler ? HI
I wanted to share with you all a recent positive experience of mine that I had with a Chinese supplier to whom I turned for the construction of the radiator (water and oil) for my lotus 23A https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Lotus-23-and-23B-1962-1965-Custom-Aluminum-Radiator-Oil-Cooler/164375179087?hash=item2645862f4f:g:dv4AAOSwMXxfWDw4 The product is very good and comes at a fraction of the cost (? 299) and with free shipping a greeting to all the members of the L23Registry from Italy
Luciano
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I've seen the listing. There was no backup for a wrench on the oil cooler lines. The top rad mounting brackets were not shaped as close to original as could be. I was thinking of using one in my L20/22. Undecided as yet. My L23 alloy radiator from source unknown in the UK leaked after 5 years. Just had it recored for oil & water in Alabama for $503.?
Gerry - small world!
Luciano,
Since you have one in your hands, what are the dimensions - height, length, depth??? and the are the threads for the oil cooler 1/2 BSP or 5/8" BSP or?
Thanks
Mike K
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The country of origin is all I need to hear. ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Mklfj20 via groups.io Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 11:49 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [L23Registry] Lotus 23 Custom Aluminum Radiator & Oil Cooler ? I've seen the listing. There was no backup for a wrench on the oil cooler lines. The top rad mounting brackets were not shaped as close to original as could be. I was thinking of using one in my L20/22. Undecided as yet. My L23 alloy radiator from source unknown in the UK leaked after 5 years. Just had it recored for oil & water in Alabama for $503.?
Gerry - small world!
Luciano,
Since you have one in your hands, what are the dimensions - height, length, depth??? and the are the threads for the oil cooler 1/2 BSP or 5/8" BSP or?
Thanks
Mike K
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Hi Mike Monday I publish the drawings of my radiator with all the measures; the threaded fittings for oil are 1/2 "bps? the water fittings are 32 mm diameter. Winner Racing building the radiator to you specifications, or modifications Ciao Luciano
Il venerdì 23 aprile 2021, 19:28:06 CEST, don becker <donbeck@...> ha scritto:
The country of origin is all I need to hear. ?
From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Mklfj20 via groups.io Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 11:49 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [L23Registry] Lotus 23 Custom Aluminum Radiator & Oil Cooler ? I've seen the listing. There was no backup for a wrench on the oil cooler lines. The top rad mounting brackets were not shaped as close to original as could be. I was thinking of using one in my L20/22. Undecided as yet. My L23 alloy radiator from source unknown in the UK leaked after 5 years. Just had it recored for oil & water in Alabama for $503.?
Gerry - small world!
Luciano,
Since you have one in your hands, what are the dimensions - height, length, depth??? and the are the threads for the oil cooler 1/2 BSP or 5/8" BSP or?
Thanks
Mike K
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I bought that radiator and oil cooler myself 2 months ago from the same seller for my sutol 23 very pleased with it
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Hi Mike
Monday I publish the drawings of my radiator with all the measures; the threaded fittings for oil are 1/2 "bps?
the water fittings are 32 mm diameter.
Winner Racing building the radiator to you specifications, or modifications
Ciao
Luciano
Il venerdì 23 aprile 2021, 19:28:06 CEST, don becker <donbeck@...> ha scritto:
The country of origin is all I need to hear.
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I've seen the listing. There was no backup for a wrench on the oil cooler lines. The top rad mounting brackets were not shaped as close to original as could be. I was thinking of using one in my L20/22. Undecided as yet.
My L23 alloy radiator from source unknown in the UK leaked after 5 years. Just had it recored for oil & water in Alabama for $503.?
Gerry - small world!
Luciano,
Since you have one in your hands, what are the dimensions - height, length, depth??? and the are the threads for the oil cooler 1/2 BSP or 5/8" BSP or?
Thanks
Mike K
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Hi,? Mike as promised,? attached? the drawing and the pics of the radiator Best Regards Luciano
Il venerdì 23 aprile 2021, 21:12:24 CEST, russell haggerty <idgaf@...> ha scritto:
I bought that radiator and oil cooler myself 2 months ago from the same seller for my sutol 23 very pleased with it
Hi Mike
Monday I publish the drawings of my radiator with all the measures; the threaded fittings for oil are 1/2 "bps?
the water fittings are 32 mm diameter.
Winner Racing building the radiator to you specifications, or modifications
Ciao
Luciano
Il venerdì 23 aprile 2021, 19:28:06 CEST, don becker <donbeck@...> ha scritto:
The country of origin is all I need to hear.
?
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I've seen the listing. There was no backup for a wrench on the oil cooler lines. The top rad mounting brackets were not shaped as close to original as could be. I was thinking of using one in my L20/22. Undecided as yet.
My L23 alloy radiator from source unknown in the UK leaked after 5 years. Just had it recored for oil & water in Alabama for $503.?
Gerry - small world!
Luciano,
Since you have one in your hands, what are the dimensions - height, length, depth??? and the are the threads for the oil cooler 1/2 BSP or 5/8" BSP or?
Thanks
Mike K
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Mounting an aluminum cooler in the same fashion as a copper/brass radiator usually doesn’t hold up over time. The aluminum can’t take the vibration and abuse that brass can. I learned this lesson the hard way years ago. Aluminum radiators are typically set in a cradle rather than hard mounted.
Ron Mong? elitefab.com
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On Apr 27, 2021, at 3:45 AM, luciano de riz via groups.io <luciano.deriz@...> wrote:
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Hi,? Mike as promised,? attached? the drawing and the pics of the radiator Best Regards Luciano
Il venerdì 23 aprile 2021, 21:12:24 CEST, russell haggerty <idgaf@...> ha scritto:
I bought that radiator and oil cooler myself 2 months ago from the same seller for my sutol 23 very pleased with it
Hi Mike
Monday I publish the drawings of my radiator with all the measures; the threaded fittings for oil are 1/2 "bps?
the water fittings are 32 mm diameter.
Winner Racing building the radiator to you specifications, or modifications
Ciao
Luciano
Il venerdì 23 aprile 2021, 19:28:06 CEST, don becker <donbeck@...> ha scritto:
The country of origin is all I need to hear.
?
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I've seen the listing. There was no backup for a wrench on the oil cooler lines. The top rad mounting brackets were not shaped as close to original as could be. I was thinking of using one in my L20/22. Undecided as yet.
My L23 alloy radiator from source unknown in the UK leaked after 5 years. Just had it recored for oil & water in Alabama for $503.?
Gerry - small world!
Luciano,
Since you have one in your hands, what are the dimensions - height, length, depth??? and the are the threads for the oil cooler 1/2 BSP or 5/8" BSP or?
Thanks
Mike K
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An unsolicited endorsement, Ron is the guy if you are in the US and need a radiator or other fabrication. I’d listen to his advice. ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Ron Mong via groups.io Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:00 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [L23Registry] Lotus 23 Custom Aluminum Radiator & Oil Cooler ? Mounting an aluminum cooler in the same fashion as a copper/brass radiator usually doesn’t hold up over time. The aluminum can’t take the vibration and abuse that brass can. I learned this lesson the hard way years ago. Aluminum radiators are typically set in a cradle rather ? ? as promised,? attached? the drawing and the pics of the radiator Best Regards Il venerdì 23 aprile 2021, 21:12:24 CEST, russell haggerty <idgaf@...> ha scritto: I bought that radiator and oil cooler myself 2 months ago from the same seller for my sutol 23 very pleased with it
Monday I publish the drawings of my radiator with all the measures; the threaded fittings for oil are 1/2 "bps? the water fittings are 32 mm diameter. Winner Racing building the radiator to you specifications, or modifications Ciao Il venerdì 23 aprile 2021, 19:28:06 CEST, don becker <donbeck@...> ha scritto: The country of origin is all I need to hear. ? ? I've seen the listing. There was no backup for a wrench on the oil cooler lines. The top rad mounting brackets were not shaped as close to original as could be. I was thinking of using one in my L20/22. Undecided as yet. My L23 alloy radiator from source unknown in the UK leaked after 5 years. Just had it recored for oil & water in Alabama for $503.?
Gerry - small world!
Luciano,
Since you have one in your hands, what are the dimensions - height, length, depth??? and the are the threads for the oil cooler 1/2 BSP or 5/8" BSP or?
Thanks
Mike K <radiatore definitivo .png> <radiatore winner racing 1.jpg> <radiatore winner racing.jpg>
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