Jim (and Tigers),
I am using a "Lever Action" 160 deg. stainless Stant. I needed the
Lever Action to be able to reduce pressure before removing the cap. I
learned this lesson the hard way when I was headed to the airport in my
1966 Mustang GT, for a trip to Europe. I removed the cap to assure
there was sufficient coolant, and got scalded just before the flight.
No fun!
I also added 2 half gallon overflow catchers. One on the inside left
fender just ahead of the steel tank, and one in parallel against the
left wheel well opposite the other one. They are small enough to not
interfere with anything, and avoid leaving green rusty water on
someone's driveway.
With the radiator changes, overheating, and messing up driveways, went away.
See page *2 *of "Cool It, Buddy!" (the whole article is worth reading):
http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/SteveLaifmanValance/pt-SteveLaifmanValance1.asp
Steve
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
Rollright@aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm trying to replace my original style radiator cap (lost during engine
> rebuild) with one from Mustangs Unlimited and they have a number of types.
>
> Was the original vented or non-vented? I assume it wasn't chrome but was
> zinc plate.....
>
> And what was the pressure? Was it 7 or thirteen lbs. or something different?
>
>
> The two that look the part are Mustangs Unltd. part # 8101 01 and RS9 01
>
> BUT...........I remember that the lost cap said AC on it. Perhaps replaced
> in the long lost past?
>
> Please help.
>
> BTW: will the gentleman I spoke with this weekend with the Mk 11 from
> British Columbia please resend me your contact information. I had a computer
> meltdown.
>
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A 382002083
> LRXFE
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