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What PSI Radiator Cap?

Posted By: GregY

What PSI Radiator Cap? - 06/23/20 12:41 AM


It's a '71 Charger, 9:1 440, factory 22-inch radiator, high flow water pump and 180 degree high flow thermostat. It does have an overflow bottle. It tends to run a little warm in the warmer air temps.

Right now it's got a 14-18 psi pressure release cap. I don't know that there is anything wrong with the cap that's on it now, but I don't know where I got it or how old it is. I would just like get something that I know where I got it and why I got it.

Thanks.

Greg
Posted By: calrobb2000

Re: What PSI Radiator Cap? - 06/23/20 02:14 AM

hi

most use a 16 lb cap !
Posted By: GregY

Re: What PSI Radiator Cap? - 06/23/20 12:38 PM

Thats kind of what my research was a telling me. I am not sure why the cap I have says 14-18 psi.
Posted By: Twostick

Re: What PSI Radiator Cap? - 06/23/20 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by GregY
Thats kind of what my research was a telling me. I am not sure why the cap I have says 14-18 psi.


Probably bought from a store that sells a lot of radiator and heater hose.

Kevin
Posted By: larrymopar360

Re: What PSI Radiator Cap? - 06/23/20 05:34 PM

I always buy a NOS Mopar 16psi if I have to replace one or when I get a new radiator or recore
Posted By: moparx

Re: What PSI Radiator Cap? - 06/26/20 02:48 PM

i agree with a 16lb cap as well. factory mopar four ear [late model] replacement cap available at your local dealer.
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