1963 Radiator cap pressure ??

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  1. 3lawson

    3lawson Member

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    I have a 63 p/u with a 230 six banger bored 40 over all new internals. Does anyone know what pressure Radiator cap I need ??
    Thanks in advance....ML:+
     
    3lawson, Oct 17, 2002
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  2. dvalentine

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    Should be the same as factory. Trying to remember.... 12 - 18 lbs ??
     
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  3. bk65

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    The 63 factory manual lists the pressure as 7psi. I know the early trucks used lower pressure caps because the radiators couldn't take the higher pressure. Not sure if the replacement radiators can take the higher pressure or not.
     
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  4. 3lawson

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    Thanks for the reply folks, I have put a new 7 # on it...ML
     
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