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sconnors · 08-04-2012, 02:34 AM

Was wondering if there's a big difference between running a motometer or a radiator cap? I know the motometer gives some indication of the temperature, but from many of the posts I read on here they seem to have a problem sealing tightly. What do most people prefer and have the least amount of problems with?

Tom Wesenberg · 08-04-2012, 05:59 AM

I have no trouble with the original plain cap, and due to the condition of it I don't have to worry about theft.

I'll know when my car overheats by the steam.

peters180a/170b · 08-04-2012, 06:12 AM

Have no problem with both [originals] but i like the plain cap look

. But then again for car shows i put on the quail.

al's28/33 · 08-04-2012, 07:25 AM

I've had a repro motometer on mine for 11 years. Never any issues and the thermometer has indicated over heating a couple of times when I hadn't checked the water level.

Brobrian · 08-04-2012, 08:48 AM

I've got one of each. Had a repro quail on the coupe for many years. Looked good but was hard to read. I also had to make some seals out of rubber to make it fit well. After I replaced the radiator and no longer had overheating probs I didn't need the thermometer any more. Got a motometer as a gift and it looked nice so now that's been on there for about 10 years. I like it on the coupe and it works well, though the car doesn't overheat.
On the pickup a motometer just doesn't look right. The truck is plainer, more functional looking. And the thing doesn't overheat so the cap is best.

tubbytommy · 10-05-2012, 04:05 PM

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Does anyone know -or is anyone willing to tell - what thermometer is used in a motometer? I can't see buying a complete unit (@ $50.00+), if the thermometer tube is available for<$15.00.

08-04-2012, 02:34 AM	#1
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Motometer vs radiator cap Was wondering if there's a big difference between running a motometer or a radiator cap? I know the motometer gives some indication of the temperature, but from many of the posts I read on here they seem to have a problem sealing tightly. What do most people prefer and have the least amount of problems with?

08-04-2012, 05:59 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Motometer vs radiator cap I have no trouble with the original plain cap, and due to the condition of it I don't have to worry about theft. I'll know when my car overheats by the steam.

08-04-2012, 06:12 AM	#3
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Motometer vs radiator cap Have no problem with both [originals] but i like the plain cap look. But then again for car shows i put on the quail.

08-04-2012, 07:25 AM	#4
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: Motometer vs radiator cap I've had a repro motometer on mine for 11 years. Never any issues and the thermometer has indicated over heating a couple of times when I hadn't checked the water level.

08-04-2012, 08:48 AM	#5
Brobrian Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 315	Re: Motometer vs radiator cap I've got one of each. Had a repro quail on the coupe for many years. Looked good but was hard to read. I also had to make some seals out of rubber to make it fit well. After I replaced the radiator and no longer had overheating probs I didn't need the thermometer any more. Got a motometer as a gift and it looked nice so now that's been on there for about 10 years. I like it on the coupe and it works well, though the car doesn't overheat. On the pickup a motometer just doesn't look right. The truck is plainer, more functional looking. And the thing doesn't overheat so the cap is best. __________________ Forty horses is plenty.

10-05-2012, 04:05 PM	#6
tubbytommy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: northern New Mexico Posts: 1	Re: Motometer vs radiator cap Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Does anyone know -or is anyone willing to tell - what thermometer is used in a motometer? I can't see buying a complete unit (@ $50.00+), if the thermometer tube is available for<$15.00.