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Re: [Healeys] Overheating Healey (closed system)

To: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overheating Healey (closed system)
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:32:41 +0200
This will usually do the trick, but for extra security also seal the 
rivet in the cover of the cap, often copper or brass.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Steve B. Gerow wrote:
> I've been running a "recycling" cooling system for years with an unsealed 
>reservoir as described in previous posts. 
>
> I converted my stock 7 lb cap to this system by adding a 1/16" rubber gasket 
>inside the top of the cap, which seals the cap against the top of the radiator 
>spout.
>
> This keeps the radiator full to the top at all times.

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