| Slant Six Forum https://www.slantsix.org/forum/ |
|
| 1971 Duster 225 slant six radiator cap https://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42564 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | DUSTERGUY [ Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | 1971 Duster 225 slant six radiator cap |
I just recently purchased a NOS radiator for my 71 Duster 225 slant six. It didn't come with a NOS cap and I'm not sure what cap I should be looking for. I don't have an owners manual yet, and I'm confused by the various reproductions available which all claim to be concourse correct. Can anyone tell me which reproduction cap I should be looking for and what pressure it is rated at? Thanks |
|
| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
Pressure is 16 lbs. Check the Year One manual on line for the a stock OEM Cap. |
|
| Author: | DUSTERGUY [ Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Radiator cap |
Thanks. I've been to Year One's website and they offer several reproduction radiator caps for 1971 A-bodies with a/c and without overflow containers. What also makes this confusing is that I see the same caps on Ebay for a fraction of what Year One is asking. I could spend from $15.00 to $65.00 and they all look alike. I guess I'll just purchase one at the $30.00 level and hope for the best. Thanks again for your help. |
|
| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
The 16# Stant cap is stock. Basically all silver with a brass center button. That is what I am using...... |
|
| Author: | lowbudget [ Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I just put brand new radiator in my 77 Aspen. The radiator guy told me to run a 13 and gave me one as he lost my new 16 lb Stant that I got from NAPA that was on my old radiator. He thought that 16 lb was a little high, which I did also until I checked my service manual. He also gave me a new 15 lb which is what I will probably run. On the type it depends on how original you want to keep it. Mine is a 200.00 daily driver so it didn't have to be original. Well with everything tallied including new to me hood, grill, fender, radiator due to hitting a deer last week and everything I've done to the car. It is now a 1000.00 car LOL |
|
| Author: | DUSTERGUY [ Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | radiator cap |
That was a dear deer! |
|
| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
A 16# cap provides a little more freedom from overheating in traffic (I have some nasty commutes, lots of stop and go) when running a 195 degree stat. It also works well with my 205 degree stat. |
|
| Author: | DUSTERGUY [ Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | radiator cap |
I bought a 16# reproduction cap for $35.00 which is middle of the road when it comes to cost. I also got some very helpful information from this forum about the proper thermostat to buy. Thanks for the conversation! |
|
| Author: | Schneiderman [ Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
I was advised that I should get a 7# cap... what do you guys think about that? 1970 225, 52000 miles. |
|
| Author: | wjajr [ Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
My radiator guy use to advise a 7# cap, and a qt. of water pump lube in my service trucks whenever he got his hands on them. The vans were mostly high millage junk. I think his theory was; not so much boil over temperature problems (high temperatures & stalled traffic jams are not a problem in Maine), but blowing out old water pump seals, heater cores, and hoses. I would stick with the 16# cap. If you have been previously using a lower pressure cap in conjunction with old parts, and step back up to a 16# cap, a weak link could possibly let go, but it was on its way out anyway If all the cooling system parts are new, there will be no problem. |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC-08:00 |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|