[Healeys] Radiator cap for BN2

[john harper]

Henry

I would not use a cap higher than 7psi because of core plugs as already
stated but because the heater core on the BN1/2 may not stand the higher
pressure.

On Mon, 18 Jul 2022 at 03:11, Henry G Leach via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Oh, yea! I recommend do not use a 15 lb. cap-worked on a 100-6 with blown
> freeze plugs as a result of the 15pounder. Early 100s used a 4 lb. cap, but
> the later (BN2) cars went to 7 lb. (each additional pound gives higher temp
> tolerance, but too much of a good thing is bad. There is always the head
> gasket to consider as well.  Hank
>
> -----------------------------------------
> From: "Bob Spidell"
> To: "Healeys"
> Cc:
> Sent: Sunday July 17 2022 6:27:46PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Radiator cap for BN2
>
> I see both 4psi and 7psi mentioned; any issues going with the higher
> pressure cap?
>
> TIA
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