Re: Running a bit hot,,,Question!

[MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

10-4 on the good information.   Also good to know how much the boiling
point is increased per pound of cap rateing......................MO

On Jul 21, 9:16 am, "Dennis C." <dennis.2...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Looks like you have been getting some very good information on cooiing
> systems.  Just a recap of radiator caps:
>
> The pressure cap increases the maximun pressure in the system AND
> increases the boiling point of the coolant in your system.  The
> increase in boiling point and pressure is approximately 3 degrees per
> 1 pound increase in pressure cap rating.
>
> Therefore a 13 pound cap will increase the boiling temperature of your
> radiator to approximately 242 degrees.  (my choice for a cap)
>
> Therefore a 18 pound cap will increase the boiling temperature of your
> radiator to approximately 266 degrees.  (very hot)
>
> Dennis C.
>
> On Jul 14, 5:19 am, Jay <krods...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hello to all,,Question!
>
> > My 440's seem to be running a bit hot,,it's a 1971 and i was running a 180
> > degree thermostat,and so just yesterday i changed it over to a 160 degree. What
> > is the best or proper thermostat to use on that 440.
>
> > The radiator cap was a Stants 13 psi and i changed it over to a Mopar 18 psi
> > that i hand as an extra.
> > It keeps blowing out antifreeze into the reserve tank every time i park it
> > What is the best or proper radiator cap to use on a 440 of that year.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Jay
> > 1965 727,  B/B Coronet 500.- Hide quoted text -
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