PISTON COATING and KARTS

From Howard & Sons
Phelan, CA

The fine results they are experiencing in the Kawasaki Kart Division will be on interest to all. Normally a piston will last one race and then will be discarded due to damage experienced during the race under, normal conditions. Their piston is lasting at least three races. We were told their piston still looks good but they are afraid to run it any more even though it looks OK.

ULTRA X

Last month we reported on the excellent results that have been experienced through the use of ULTRA X in transmission and differentials. However ULTRA X was originally developed for Off Road power steering pumps.

The benefits to be found in this application are documented in the August issue of Peterson's 4WHEEL and Off-Road. On page 98 they have a story with the title of Snake Oil? A 1985 Dodge Ram was used as the test bed. After a grueling run they measured the temperature of the pump. In addition they reported on the condition of the fluid during operation. They tested standard fluid; standard fluid mixed 2:1 with ULTRA X and straight ULTRA X.

The results. The temperature measured at the steering box end cover, not the fluid itself, dropped 16f. What does that mean for someone using ULTRA X. With standard fluid the pump and steering box puked out fluid within 5 minutes of operation from the cap as well as the steering box sector shaft and input shaft seals. The straight ULTRA X took 20 minutes to show a slight dribble.

STREAMLINER

Don of Cap's Brite Hot Coatings
Fresno, CA

Cap's is providing coatings for Nolan White's streamliner. Nolan has
already gone 442 MPH. Watch for future results.
CERMALUBE UPDATE

CERMALUBE

From Bud Yancer
M.A.C.H. Development
Phoenix, AZ

Bud has been continuing to test our Cermalube. As reported in a previous newsletter Cermalube has been working extremely well, based on the original test formula. Bud has since been running the current formula that was released to the market earlier this year and it is showing even better results than the original test formula.

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