At 08:48 AM 5/31/02 -0700, Jeff McNeal wrote:
>Brian,
>
>According to John Thomason's book on originality, "after FD 48,653 cooling
>efficiency was improved when a new radiator and cap were fitted, which
>operated at 13lb/in pressure compared to the earlier 7lb/in..."
>
>If your radiator is original, with the extension panels fitted to the sides,
>you need a 7 lb cap, NOT a 6lb or 13 lb cap.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Take care,
>
>Jeff McNeal (San Diego)
Looks like Jeff's got me on that one! Assuming the orignal engine and
radiator are still in place, then a lower pressure cap is needed.
Still, if you have an excessive amount of leakage showing up by using a
higher pressure cap, that would tend to indicate more serious problems
waiting to happen.
-Vegaman Dan
(There's a reason I'm called Vegaman and not Spitfireman!)
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