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Ron Lachniet · 07-06-2013, 12:20 PM

Can a motometer be installed on a standard radiator cap? I have a quail now but it has cracked the neck on my radiator and it is a pain in the neck to check the water level if the hood is up. Thanks

mot · 07-06-2013, 12:57 PM

sure they can
just be careful that you don't tighten the nut too tight as it will collapse the cap itself

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Ron Lachniet · 07-06-2013, 02:16 PM

Thank you very much.

700rpm · 07-06-2013, 11:25 PM

I once had a motometer installed on a 28-29 radiator cap, but the meter itself must have been from a Buick or Lincoln or something big, because it was about the size of a pie plate. I'm sorry I ever let that go.

Bob-A · 07-07-2013, 04:04 AM

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I believe during the Model-A era Moto-Meters came in four sizes: Universal {largest}, Standard, Junior and Midget. I've got a Universal on my Chevy that is about twice the size or more of the Junior on my "A".

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07-06-2013, 12:20 PM	#1
Ron Lachniet Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lowell MI Posts: 167	motometer question Can a motometer be installed on a standard radiator cap? I have a quail now but it has cracked the neck on my radiator and it is a pain in the neck to check the water level if the hood is up. Thanks

07-06-2013, 12:57 PM	#2
mot Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 1,179	Re: motometer question sure they can just be careful that you don't tighten the nut too tight as it will collapse the cap itself http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ford...add003&vxp=mtr

07-06-2013, 02:16 PM	#3
Ron Lachniet Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lowell MI Posts: 167	Re: motometer question Thank you very much.

07-06-2013, 11:25 PM	#4
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: motometer question I once had a motometer installed on a 28-29 radiator cap, but the meter itself must have been from a Buick or Lincoln or something big, because it was about the size of a pie plate. I'm sorry I ever let that go. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

07-07-2013, 04:04 AM	#5
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,137	Re: motometer question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I believe during the Model-A era Moto-Meters came in four sizes: Universal {largest}, Standard, Junior and Midget. I've got a Universal on my Chevy that is about twice the size or more of the Junior on my "A". Bob-A