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1962300 · 11-11-2013, 11:23 AM

Have a 1932 Radiator cooling a 1946 Flathead.
Everything is new and clean.

Anyone know if this product works?
Redline Water Wetter

Any Pro's or Con's to the use of it?
Thanks!

Old Henry · 11-11-2013, 11:29 AM

Pros: Tests show it can reduce temperatures by up to 6° when used with anti-freeze, 20° when used in plain water, but

Cons: Just don't run it in water alone. It has no pump lubricants for the pump seals and does not prevent rust like antifreeze does. See here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122565

alan · 11-11-2013, 12:44 PM

there is another version of "water wetter" made by Hyper Tech or Hyper Lube which is green and has a water pump lubricant in it and YES it does work verY good infact!

Lawson Cox · 11-11-2013, 01:25 PM

It is snake oil as far as I am concerned.

Old Henry · 11-11-2013, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan

there is another version of "water wetter" made by Hyper Tech or Hyper Lube which is green and has a water pump lubricant in it and YES it does work verY good infact!

Hy-per Lube's Super Coolant is what I was using last summer with water only and the seal on one pump just sprung a leak. Also, when I drained the water out it was red with rust that settled in the bottom of my catch basin a bunch. So, whatever Hy-per Lube says about anti-rust didn't work for me and it does not even claim to have pump lubricant. See further here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122565

charles in east texas · 11-11-2013, 06:01 PM

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P.T. Barnum said in 1903 that "a sucker is born every minute".
I vote with Larson. Charles

frenchy dehoux · 11-11-2013, 10:19 PM

I use water wetter with distilled water no tap water and runs great in my V12 Flathead..

Frenchy

Chuck Sea/Tac · 11-12-2013, 01:26 AM

Water wetter does have a corrosion inhibitor, according to the label. Ive been using it for years in my A, with good results. It definitely runs cooler.

11-11-2013, 11:23 AM	#1
1962300 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 181	"Water Wetter" - Cooling a Flathead Have a 1932 Radiator cooling a 1946 Flathead. Everything is new and clean. Anyone know if this product works? Redline Water Wetter Any Pro's or Con's to the use of it? Thanks!

11-11-2013, 11:29 AM	#2
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: "Water Wetter" - Cooling a Flathead Pros: Tests show it can reduce temperatures by up to 6° when used with anti-freeze, 20° when used in plain water, but Cons: Just don't run it in water alone. It has no pump lubricants for the pump seals and does not prevent rust like antifreeze does. See here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122565 __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness Last edited by Old Henry; 11-11-2013 at 11:34 AM.*

11-11-2013, 12:44 PM	#3
alan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UPSTATESC Posts: 669	Re: "Water Wetter" - Cooling a Flathead there is another version of "water wetter" made by Hyper Tech or Hyper Lube which is green and has a water pump lubricant in it and YES it does work verY good infact!

11-11-2013, 01:25 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: "Water Wetter" - Cooling a Flathead It is snake oil as far as I am concerned. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

11-11-2013, 06:01 PM	#6
charles in east texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Winnsboro, Texas Posts: 463	Re: "Water Wetter" - Cooling a Flathead Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) P.T. Barnum said in 1903 that "a sucker is born every minute". I vote with Larson. Charles

11-11-2013, 10:19 PM	#7
frenchy dehoux Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 519	Re: "Water Wetter" - Cooling a Flathead I use water wetter with distilled water no tap water and runs great in my V12 Flathead.. Frenchy

11-12-2013, 01:26 AM	#8
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: "Water Wetter" - Cooling a Flathead Water wetter does have a corrosion inhibitor, according to the label. Ive been using it for years in my A, with good results. It definitely runs cooler.