This is defying logic & thermodynamics. Congratulations!
Since in either case the temperature has not reached the atmospheric boiling
point (I.E. 212 at standard conditions) neither cap is having any affect on
the operating temp. As stated earlier, the pressure of the cap only affects
the boiling point, not the water temp. I would try changing the thermostat &
try the experiment again.
Gary Hodson
From: Randy Hicks Healey100M@gmail.com
b" Both are long neck
b" Neck of radiator is original
b" Never checked. With 180B: thermostat it reads 180B:, with 160B:, it read
160B: (no longer use 160B:).
b" Original water temp gauge, NOS Smiths 180B: thermostat
Randy
On Mar 29, 2013, at 11:36 PM, warthodson@aol.com wrote:
Are both caps the "long neck" type or only the 10 Lb. cap.
Has the neck on your radiator ever been replaced?
Have you ever checked the accuracy of your water temp. gage?
What temp. & type thermostat are you using? Have you checked it to verify the
it is operating correctly, lately?
Gary Hodson
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