| jimbomac | -- 09-30-2019 @ 8:18 PM |
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I had a new radiator from Shoebox installed on my 1953 flathead during a frame off restoration completed 1 yr ago. It did not come with a radiator cap. I just recently realized that the shop installed a 16lb cap instead of the recommended 7lb cap. The car runs in the normal temp range. Any problems with leaving this in place? Thanks!
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| 40 Coupe | -- 10-01-2019 @ 3:48 AM |
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Yes there is large increase in pressure with the 16# cap. The increased pressure can balloon the brass and possibly rip open a solder joint, the damage usually happens over time.
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