Perils of High Altitude
I have, on a couple of previous occasions, expressed an interest in
driving my '28 H to the top of Pikes Peak. Now that it seems to be
within reach on the 4th of July, I have a couple of questions for
anyone who has experience, knowledge or wisdom to help me in that
endeavor:
(1) The altitude in Colorado Springs is around 6000 feet (~1850M) and
the altitude at the top of PP is around 14000 (~4300M)feet. Any
suggestions or cautions other than to bring a screwdriver to lean out
the carb on the way.
(2) How about if I put a heavier mixture of coolant in the radiator
and, hopefully, increase the boiling point? This bothers me a
little: Are Hudsons notoriously over or under cooled?
(3) Any other concerns besides the obvious one about coming back down
and brakes, etc.? (If anyone suggests a parachute, I shall feel free
to ignore that suggestion.)
Tom
driving my '28 H to the top of Pikes Peak. Now that it seems to be
within reach on the 4th of July, I have a couple of questions for
anyone who has experience, knowledge or wisdom to help me in that
endeavor:
(1) The altitude in Colorado Springs is around 6000 feet (~1850M) and
the altitude at the top of PP is around 14000 (~4300M)feet. Any
suggestions or cautions other than to bring a screwdriver to lean out
the carb on the way.
(2) How about if I put a heavier mixture of coolant in the radiator
and, hopefully, increase the boiling point? This bothers me a
little: Are Hudsons notoriously over or under cooled?
(3) Any other concerns besides the obvious one about coming back down
and brakes, etc.? (If anyone suggests a parachute, I shall feel free
to ignore that suggestion.)
Tom
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