"One of these things is not like the others..."

[capt den]

Bob, measurements are good for my car.i need to know where to get one.you can email me at captdennis29@gmail.com, or just post here, or i can call you. i got a shroud from french lake auto parts [just as an aside they are great people to deal with.].    thanks    dennis

[capt den]

plymouthy, i do not know how to get the PMs. i went on my site, but not sure where to find the PMs.    dennis

[Plymouthy Adams]

the envelope at the very top right of this page...now if you on iPhone, I cannot say what it may display there or how to access....

[Bob Riding]

10 hours ago, Go Fleiter said:

very nicely restored engine!

 

  Greetings from Düsseldorf!

Go

Thanks Go...how are the hats holding up in that brisk German air?

 

[Bob Riding]

56 minutes ago, capt den said:

Bob, measurements are good for my car.i need to know where to get one.you can email me at captdennis29@gmail.com, or just post here, or i can call you. i got a shroud from french lake auto parts [just as an aside they are great people to deal with.].    thanks    dennis

Dennis, Check your past emails from me...

[Dartgame]

Would like to know what brand your fan is, is it modified to fit the water pump hub ?

[Plymouthy Adams]

I personally only refer to the stock 6 blade fan offered by Ma Mopar...it is correct is all aspects.  

[Go Fleiter]

Bob, this is my actual problem (generator)

 

Greetings from Düsseldorf!

 Go

[kencombs]

23 hours ago, Dan Hiebert said:

The original equipment radiator cap was 7lbs.  Pressurized cooling systems are intended to allow for a wider coolant temperature operating range, so your car can run hotter than one with a non-pressurized system without venting coolant.  The adverse effect of too high a pressure cap is too much heat deteriorating components that the heat and pressure combination would then cause to fail, more so hoses and other rubber components.  Not so much the freeze plugs.  The original radiators in these cars were also not intended / designed to withstand a lot of pressure.    If the Champion radiator folks have included a 13lb cap, then it stands to reason their unit is engineered for 13lbs.  With modern materials in new hoses and such, you will have no problems with running that 13 lbs. cap.

I plan to use a higher pressure cap also.   But, It'll have a new heater core also.  That is a potential weak point often overlooked.  And really messy it it fails!

Maybe I'm wrong but have no concerns at all with the core plugs.  

[Bob Riding]

20 hours ago, Dartgame said:

Would like to know what brand your fan is, is it modified to fit the water pump hub ?

Mine is a stock 6 blade fan from a '56 Plymouth Suburban. I believe the '55 and '56 model years had 6 blade fans. Seems like they went back to the 4 blade after '56.

[capt den]

plymouthy i think i sent you a PM.  let me know.    dennis

[Dan Hiebert]

20 hours ago, kencombs said:

I plan to use a higher pressure cap also.   But, It'll have a new heater core also.  That is a potential weak point often overlooked.  And really messy it it fails!

Maybe I'm wrong but have no concerns at all with the core plugs.  

I think you only have to worry about the plugs if they're already suspect in the first place.  If they are "new" or you have a well maintained system, then you're right, no concerns.  I don't think a new heater core would be much of a concern, although 98% of coolant system failure leaks I've ever had issues with were heater cores.  Thankfully they were all work vehicles.  Relatively new at the time but saw hard use.

[capt den]

Bob, not finding your old emails.i am not good on the computer.send me another one with the info.    thanks,   dennis

[Bob Riding]

1 hour ago, capt den said:

Bob, not finding your old emails.i am not good on the computer.send me another one with the info.    thanks,   dennis

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