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03-02-2021, 08:29 PM | #1 |
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Pressurized Radiator
I visited a club member this evening who is installing a new touring engine from AER and a 4 speed transmission. He also ordered a new aluminum radiator for the Model A with the recovery tank designed to be pressurized. The radiator cap that came with it looked of lesser quality and did not have a pressure rating on it. I suggested he make the call to find out the caps pressure rating. This got me thinking, what psi cap should be used when one chooses to pressurize? Of course he doesn’t really need a hopped up cooling system, but since he can and he is having fun, it’s going to be a pressure system.
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03-02-2021, 08:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Pressurized Radiator
If I remember right, the boiling point of water is 243deg F at 16 psi. That may be the number for a coolant mixture.
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03-02-2021, 08:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: Pressurized Radiator
My only thought is that Model A water pumps leak enough without pressure.
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03-02-2021, 09:07 PM | #4 |
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I see a couple potential issues with a pressurized system, the waterpump and the head gasket.
That being said, I run 4# pressure cap, V8 model pump for the seal and pray for the head gasket. Not really, ARP studs properly torqued and Serr/Miller OHV head. As with anything, if the motor is in good repair, it will not be an issue. If not maintained within reason, it will fail, leak, or just be a PIA. John
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03-02-2021, 10:31 PM | #5 |
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I run a pressurized system with a sealed water pump. No problems.
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03-03-2021, 08:44 AM | #6 |
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03-03-2021, 01:25 PM | #7 |
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Other than increased boiling point, what is the purpose of a pressurized system.
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03-03-2021, 01:37 PM | #8 |
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Use a 4lb cap
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03-03-2021, 07:43 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the input. I’ll relay to him the 4# cap.
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