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#30342 09/04/2004 4:49 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10 | Hey, I'm a long time reader first time writing a question. I have a 48 chev 3/4 ton and cannot find out what pressure the rad cap should be. It has a 13lb but I know its not original,any help is greatly appreciated. | | |
#30343 09/04/2004 5:40 PM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | iceberg,
All engines (216 and 235), except in the COE (235 5000 series Loadmaster engine), had zero pressure cooling systems. The COE engines had a 4 psi pressure cap.
In 1954, the new 235 had a 4 psi pressure cap in the truck and a 7 psi pressure cap in the automobile.
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#30344 09/05/2004 2:06 AM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Just bought a 4 lb. cap from Chevs of the 40s. Will it be a problem on my 47 216, stock radiator etc??? Original cap had no pressure. | | |
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