Radiator cap rebuild

Loubob

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Radiator cap rebuild

10-20-2017, 09:01 PM

I want to install a motormeter in a repro 1930/31 cap. Does anyone sell the inner cap parts necessary to do the rebuild? Anyone offer this service? Suggestions?
I don't want the locking cap. Thanks! Loubob
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plyfor

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10-21-2017, 11:55 AM

Radcap (2).pdf Attached is a photo of a repro cap wth a mascot on top. A simple hole is drilled thru the cap for the bolt and a thin rubber gasket is on top of the cap.
I would assume locktite is on the threads.
By the way, this is the cap design whereby the tangs fit the new Brasswork radiator (though tightly) where there's been discussion about the neck.
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