The 77 and on radiators don't have a cap, as it goes on
the overflow tank.
Paul Hunt wrote:
> The Leyland Parts Catalogue shows two mounting holes from June 76 chassis
> number 410001 i.e. for the 77 model year and onwards, this was the
> forward-mounted radiator the same as all V8s. My V8 mounting panels still
> have three holes each side, the middle one being covered by the flange on
> the radiator. As to fit, measure the centres and the distance from top and
> bottom. I suspect the later radiator is deeper, and the top mounting point
> is nearer the top to clear the bonnet in the more forward mounting position
> i.e. the radiator is held in a lower position. You will have to check all
> this doesn't cause the radiator to foul anything (like the ground!) and
> whether you will be able to get any hoses that fit as the rad ports are on
> the other side and the top elbow points in a different direction.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> I have a 75 MGB. I recently purchased a used 74 MGB radiator. Mine is
>
> leaking bad and this one is in good shape. Looking at mine with the intent
> of swapping it out this weekend,I noticed that my 1975 radiator only has two
> mounting bolts per side. The 74 has three and all the catalogs and websites
> I have looked at show three mounting holes. Anyone familiar with this quirk
> and will the 3 hole fit on the 2 hole radiator support?
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