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BlueSuzy

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:10 am

When a motor is up to normal temp, does anyone know what kind of water pressure it builds up to?

Just welded up a pipe for my bal motor and tested it to 60psi with water..no leaks.

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Fatzook

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:13 am

I thought it was about 30psi.

What is your radiator cap rated at?

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:15 am

to what evea the psi on the rad cap is

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BlueSuzy

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:15 am

Dont know? Gotta get one of those :lol:

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mattybish

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:33 am

should be between 15-22 psi, depends on the cooling system

BlueSuzy

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:47 am

Ok my pipe passed the bench test. Thanks guys

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stockman

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:49 am

Pics of the pipe! Same as the old one?

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BlueSuzy

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:24 am

nup! Looks shnazzy. Will post a pic of engine and gearbox complete all clean at a later date

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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:24 am

gypsy wrote:

to what evea the psi on the rad cap is

Bingo....

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