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16 or 13 pounds on the T-stat

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  • Start date Start date Jul 22, 2021

Woody3882

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I have a 65 Mustang with the original 289 rebuilt and an aluminum radiator.
I was given the suggestion of removing the radiator cap which is rated at 16 pounds and replacing it with a 13 pound cap.
Is this a bad or good thing to do.
Any advise is appreciate.
 
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MARKDTN

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If you are not having leaks I wouldn't. The higher pressure should allow more water to stay in the radiator, higher boiling point, and have better temperature management. Why would you want to change?
 

Woody3882

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Thanks for the reply.
The change was recommended and I wanted to know if there was any validity to it.
 
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