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04-27-2022, 09:43 AM | #1 |
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Stuck motometer radiator cap
I have a Ford script motometer with the temperature gauge showing through a small window. The upper half of the cap seems to be stuck to the lower half, such that the entire motometer housing comes off the radiator when I try to open it. I’ve removed it and tried to open, cleaned the rust, tried WD-40 to lubricate the turn — no luck. I do not get any movement when trying to compress the two halves, which I know is needed to “unlock” and allow the turn.
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04-27-2022, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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Re: Stuck motometer radiator cap
Put the motometer in a vise with protected jaws and use a strap wrench to free it.
Don't use wd40, instead use a 50/50 mix of automatic trans fluid and acetone. https://www.harborfreight.com/rubber...SABEgL6IPD_BwE |
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05-04-2022, 11:00 AM | #3 |
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Re: Stuck motometer radiator cap
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