In a message dated 11/27/99 6:41:07 AM Pacific Standard Time,
srocha@pacbell.net writes:
> Hello List,
> I am installing a heater in a 57 Chevy truck with a 454 engine in it.
> Thanks to Dave of this list I was able to obtain the original heater. The
> radiator cap on my engine is a 14 pounder. Will this be okay for this 57
> heater or should I get a lower pound to prevent leaking from too much
> pressure on the heater?
> Thanks,
> Steve
> -Steve & Sharlyn Rocha
I think you should be okay, I have a BBC in my '57, ran a 14-16lb cap
without any problems, (different radiatior, same heater core).
Mike
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