Author Topic: Radiator Cap question  (Read 1753 times)

jamestyler520

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 42
  • 1948 Frazer Manhattan
    • View Profile
    • Email
Radiator Cap question
« on: July 30, 2012, 06:53:15 PM »
Please bear with me until I can get the Service Manuals that I ordered.

Question: I think my radiator cap needs replacing or at least I would like to have the assurance that I have one with the proper pressure. My local parts place does not have any info on the Frazer and have caps ranging from 7 to 20 . I saw online one for sale for Frazers rated at 4 psi.

What rating should I get?

JT
JT Tyler
1948 Frazer Manhattan

joefrazer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4043
    • View Profile
Re: Radiator Cap question
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2012, 08:02:04 PM »
Frazers used a 4 lb cap. Be careful though...all 1947 and some 1948 Frazers used a cap that was taller than those used today. You will need to match yours against what the parts store has.

Kenn Evans II

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 169
    • MSN Messenger - winslowcemeteries@gmail.com
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Radiator Cap question
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2012, 11:34:36 PM »
Compare your old cap to the NAPA cap. This is what their book showed for my 49:

Part Number: BK 7031412        Product Line: Balkamp     IMPORTANT INFO: 4 lbs.,Boxed Product  hope this might help you.
Family of 1952 Kaiser Manhattan 1952 Kaiser Deluxe 1949 Kaiser Traveler 1961 Falcon Ranchero 1963 Galaxie 500 XL Conv. 1964 Cadillac Sovereign Landaulet combination ambulance hearse , 1970 Ford Truck F100 1972 Chevelle SS Conv.  1979 Chevrolet C100 KF Member # 10252