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Anton Voycheck · 05-06-2019, 12:59 PM

I took a short ride on Saturday in my 1937 Ford with 85hp.

When I returned, I noticed that some coolant had leaked out of the radiator cap. The cap is really old and appears to be original.

I went for a short ride yesterday, just a few miles, and the same thing happened. I stuffed a rag in the hole and replaced the cap. I went on another short ride. The coolant came up again and leaked out of the cap.

The car was running good and was not overheating. The temp gauge said 170 degrees during these operations. The cap is very very loose fitting and does not seal.

I just ordered a new radiator cap from Joe's.

Could this be more serious than a radiator cap? It has never happened before. All help appreciated.

Thanks.

Anton.

05-06-2019, 12:59 PM	#1
Anton Voycheck Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 64	Leakage from radiator cap 1937 85hp I took a short ride on Saturday in my 1937 Ford with 85hp. When I returned, I noticed that some coolant had leaked out of the radiator cap. The cap is really old and appears to be original. I went for a short ride yesterday, just a few miles, and the same thing happened. I stuffed a rag in the hole and replaced the cap. I went on another short ride. The coolant came up again and leaked out of the cap. The car was running good and was not overheating. The temp gauge said 170 degrees during these operations. The cap is very very loose fitting and does not seal. I just ordered a new radiator cap from Joe's. Could this be more serious than a radiator cap? It has never happened before. All help appreciated. Thanks. Anton.