Not sure about an A but the 1500 Midget stock cap is 7 lbs.
Larry
>>>>On 8/30/00 5:40 PM so and so (Max Heim) said. (And I quote:)
>Isn't a 7 lb. cap a little low? A sealed system would have a 12 or 14 lb.
>cap, I would expect. It would operate more efficiently at a higher
>pressure, I would think. I'm not familiar with As, however... but temp
>shouldn't climb at a 60mph cruise, that's for sure. Maybe an oil cooler
>would help?
>
>Edwin McCarroll had this to say:
>
>>Is there a solution recommended for flushing out the head and block
>>coolant galleries? I really can't tell if there is any blockage,
>>partial or otherwise, in the system, but thought that either a strong
>>alkaline or mildly acidic solution might dissolve anything adverse that
>>might be in the way. The engine is in the car. I have isolated the
>>engine from the heater and radiator and removed the thermostat. I have
>>tried other routes towards better cooling, including adding another row to
>>the radiator, and trying a seven lb. cap. Also water wetter. Things
>>have improved, but still am experiencing a gradual climb in temp. at
>>60mph. over time. Timing seems to be ok. Any suggestions?
>>
>>
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>
>Max Heim
>'66 MGB GHN3L76149
>If you're near Mountain View, CA,
>it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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