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08-04-2012, 02:34 AM | #1 |
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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?
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08-04-2012, 05:59 AM | #2 |
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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.
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08-04-2012, 06:12 AM | #3 |
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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.
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08-04-2012, 07:25 AM | #4 |
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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.
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08-04-2012, 08:48 AM | #5 |
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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.
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10-05-2012, 04:05 PM | #6 |
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Re: Motometer vs radiator cap
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