[DeTomaso] ZF temperatures

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

As it applies to computers

http://www.ehow.com/facts_7581315_bare-vs-anodized-heat-sink.html

As it applies to buildings, some detailed info under radiation with a test
on aluminum ratiators

http://www.radiantbarrier.com/physics-of-foil.htm

As it applies to airplanes

http://www.avweb.com/news/maint/182886-1.html

A mixed bag of advice.

I'm going to continue to keep mine squeaky clean and unpainted, you can't
scratch, flake, chip or peel bare aluminum like you can paint or clear
coating. To me, it's as simple as that.
I don't need another item that needs extra attention above and beyond a
good cleaning and reasonable care.

Michael Shortt
On Sep 3, 2012 7:46 PM, "Keith R. Verges" <KVERGES at figdav.com> wrote:

> I lurk and saw some information that I thought was incorrect about ZF
> cases needing to "breathe" and other stuff along those lines.  My ZF was
> bead blasted and clear coated and I vintage raced and drove it on the
> street.  I had no problems of any kind with the transaxle and do not think
> clear coating can cause any harm.  If you are running sustained high speeds
> such that you see high transaxle temps, IMO the proper fix is to add an
> external cooler.  To the extent that painting or coating can increase
> temperatures, the marginal increase can't be a very big deal.  I was a huge
> fain of the clear coating, as it helped make the engine bay very clean.
>
> I'll eat my words if someone has actual logged lubricant data with and
> without coating.
>
> Keith Verges
> Figari & Davenport, L.L.P.
> 901 Main St., Suite 3400
> Dallas, TX 75202
> (214) 939-2017
> www.figdav.com
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