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RE: TR3A radiator cap

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Subject: RE: TR3A radiator cap
From: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 12:21:45 -0700
> What is the recommended pressure for a radiator cap for a
> standard engine set
> up (1991 cc), 4 lbs or 7 lbs? The cap currently on the vehicle
> has a 7 lbs
> rating. It seems to be on its last legs.

If you've been running 7 psi with no problems, I would stick with it (unless
of course you find that elusive NOS cap).  4psi is, of course, stock; but 7
gives a bit better cooling and a bit more margin before boilover.

> I can get a 4 lbs cap at the local auto parts store (one day
> order), and it
> is listed for Triumph, correct depth, etc. Not likely an AC though.

Stant, right ?  Betcha nickel it's the wrong cap ... their applications
catalog has been wrong for many years now.  BTDT

> Any NOS AC caps out there with someone willing to part with it?

You might ask TRF, I believe they sell a reproduction cap that's pretty
close.

Randall

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