Running mustang 302 efi with a 4.0 explorer radiator and the original cap is 16 lbs . gasket is torn so it needs replacing, never noticed before and hasnt done much more than test running but no overheating problems so far. Any recommendations ? i was expecting a 14 lbs cap. maybe the v6 wants a higher temp than a 302.
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16# radiator cap ok?
- Thread starter jagbucket
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It's fine.
A PSI or two is no big deal. I generally just lump the pressures into 3 groups. ½Bar or 7 PSI. 1Bar or 13-16PSI. And 1½bar 20-22PSI. The half bar is for really old stuff. The 1½bar is race stuff that will keep water in the radiator regardless of how hot you cook it. Anything in the 1bar range is normally street stuff.
A PSI or two is no big deal. I generally just lump the pressures into 3 groups. ½Bar or 7 PSI. 1Bar or 13-16PSI. And 1½bar 20-22PSI. The half bar is for really old stuff. The 1½bar is race stuff that will keep water in the radiator regardless of how hot you cook it. Anything in the 1bar range is normally street stuff.
