Harry,
The 7 lb cap is right. I suggest you have the rad rodded and cleaned. Maybe
move up to a higher efficiency rad instead.
I have a used Hayden stainless steel flex fan available if you are interested
in going that route.
Keith Pennell
> Just got my 1956 BN2 back on the road, after about 6 months of not running.
> And I had forgot about the never ending cooling problems I have had in the
> past.
> Where do I start? New radiator cap? The one have now says 7 LBS but I don't
> know if is the right one. How about a new 5 blade Fan? The one on the car
> now is the original 4 blade. And finally what about the 12 volt fan kit in
>front
> of the radiator.
> I think the radiator itself is OK, but not sure.
> I just got back from a test drive and sure got antsy at some long stop
> lights as I watched the temp gauge head for 100 degrees( Celsius). It
>always
> drops tho as I speed up and go thru the gears.
>
> Harry Nystrom
> 56 BN2
> San Jose CA 95124
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