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JT120

Re: radiator cap

#11

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Did Packard use the type of radiator neck that would accept a pressurized cap on the pre 40 or so models? I thought the earlier ones used an inside neck ear type cap?

Posted on: 2011/9/11 9:56

JWL

Re: radiator cap

#12

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I would have sworn that Packard went to low pressure cooling systems in the Junior cars starting with the 1938 models and their "packless" water pumps. Often mistaken, but never confused.

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Posted on: 2011/9/11 12:46

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william george stocker

Re: radiator cap

#13

Just can't stay away

Well all i can say is - Thank you Guys, for the help
I did have Three hairs on my head and two were loose now i have ONE..
I'll, will go with Ozstatman-JD-Owen-JT-BH- Fred i haven't read that book?, and i am sure it has nothing on 1939 Packard 120 Radiator Caps?? still i did have a laugh over it nice one. Stupidicus (i will remember that - might come in handy at meetings)Bill.

Posted on: 2011/9/11 13:13

Phil Randolph

Re: radiator cap

#14

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Easy way to see if you need a pressure cap or not- see where the over flow tube enters the radiator. If it goes into the tank - no pressure. If it goes into the neck then you might have a pressure radiator[

Posted on: 2011/9/11 17:30

1938 1601 Club Coupe

william george stocker

Re: radiator cap

#15

Just can't stay away

i do have an overflow pipe coming from the neck and the rad - cap is 2 - 4 lbs, and it looks like it seals? i just thought of buying a new cap as it looks it age. thanks for your input. i just thought that anyone with the same vehicle a, 1939 120 8 cyl would know!what rad-cap to get?

Posted on: 2011/9/12 13:46

West Peterson

Re: radiator cap

#16

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The presurized cap for my 1940 1808 is available at Napa. The cost is around $4-5.

Posted on: 2011/9/12 14:06

West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight Runabout (boattail)
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air
1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan
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