Dave,
You may just have it overfull, when cold the neck should only have about
1/2" of coolant. BTDT, more than that and it will self-adjust the level for
you.
Yes, 4lb cap but check to be sure you have the right depth. My '58 is a 1"
drop and the '62 is only 3/4", no way to know if you have the original rad
or not so just measure before you head to the FLAPS.
BTW, if you don't have a heater you could move up to a 7lb cap with no
problems.
Bill
Bill Beecher
'58 TR3A TS/30766L "Tarbaby"
'62 TR3B TCF/2549L " Aunt B" (in rehab)
www.triumphowners.com/1566
'68 Land Rover Series IIa 88" "The Beast"
"Keep Calm and Carry On
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From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 7:50 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] wrong cap
late tr3b, I finally got it running after who knows how many years.
drove it around the block and down to the gas station a few days ago.
flushed and put that stuff in it that is supposed to clean out the system.
still in it.
ran it for about 15 minutes tonight, probably 3k rpm (no tach), no temp
gage, using infrared thermometer b keeps 180 b 190 after warmed up.
thermostat works (tested that on the stove). seemed just fine. no water
leaking/escaping.
turn it off and water comes out of the cap. a lot. replace it? is 4 lb
right (thatbs what it says on the cap).
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