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jbgroby September 30th, 2016 07:38 PM

Correct Rad Cap?
 
I want to make sure I'm running the correct radiator cap. What does the group consensus call for with s 305 A V-6 mated to a hydra-matic? Part number is good as well.

Thanks
Jake

Jim A October 1st, 2016 04:25 PM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
When I got my '60 3/4 with a 305A in 1970, it had a cap with a broken spring, hence no pressure in the cooling system.
I am still using that cap with no ill effects, in hot or cold weather, that I can tell.

jbgroby October 1st, 2016 08:46 PM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
That's cool, I just did not know I'd a 15lb cap was right

FetchMeAPepsi October 1st, 2016 10:47 PM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
IIRC a 7lb cap should be factory. At least that's what I've got in my notes.

jbgroby October 1st, 2016 11:13 PM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
Ok, that's what I'll go with. I have the overflow tube and am trying to figure out a decent reservoir tank/bottle, what y'all got?

FetchMeAPepsi October 2nd, 2016 01:19 AM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
I found a reservoir from a toyota corolla fits perfectly between the radiator and the battery area. No bolts needed, its sized perfectly to pressure fit right in there. Holds a good amount too. No symbols or anything, it's just a white tank.

Funky61 October 2nd, 2016 02:03 AM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
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I have 7lb cap as well and I just got one of those generic over the counter units at AutoZone.

TJ's GMC October 2nd, 2016 05:26 AM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
I have a 13 pounder on my 305E. Seems to work fine.

jbgroby October 2nd, 2016 01:23 PM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
[
What year corolla?

QUOTE=FetchMeAPepsi;63894]I found a reservoir from a toyota corolla fits perfectly between the radiator and the battery area. No bolts needed, its sized perfectly to pressure fit right in there. Holds a good amount too. No symbols or anything, it's just a white tank.[/QUOTE]

FetchMeAPepsi October 2nd, 2016 07:21 PM

Re: Correct Rad Cap?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby (Post 63900)
What year corolla?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi (Post 63894)
I found a reservoir from a toyota corolla fits perfectly between the radiator and the battery area. No bolts needed, its sized perfectly to pressure fit right in there. Holds a good amount too. No symbols or anything, it's just a white tank.


I had to search my build thread again. I couldn't remember the year. It was a 1992 Toyota Camry, not a corolla. Oops!

Here's the post about it with a pic of it installed.

http://6066gmcclub.com/showthread.ph...yota#post48940


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