Radiator Pressure Test
#1
Radiator Pressure Test
I purchased a used radiator from the local junk yard. It looks better than the one presently on my Blazer.
I want to pressure test all 3 cores. I know the engine cooling part has a 15Lb. pressure cap, so maybee 20Lbs is a good test value.
How much pressure do I apply to the engine oil cooler? I know my dash gage reads up to 60Lbs on a cold start.
I have no clue on the transmission pressure.
I want to pressure test all 3 cores. I know the engine cooling part has a 15Lb. pressure cap, so maybee 20Lbs is a good test value.
How much pressure do I apply to the engine oil cooler? I know my dash gage reads up to 60Lbs on a cold start.
I have no clue on the transmission pressure.
#2
RE: Radiator Pressure Test
Well, if the radiator fails the gauge test.........wouldn't it be junk? It wouldn't matter which cooler was leaking.
I you decide to keep it. block the holes for the other coolers and install aftermarket aux coolers (oil, and tranny) instead of using the ones in the rad.
I you decide to keep it. block the holes for the other coolers and install aftermarket aux coolers (oil, and tranny) instead of using the ones in the rad.
#3
RE: Radiator Pressure Test
Hi,
I wouldn't recommend going over say 16-18 lbs on a used radiator. Depending on who made it, their test specifications (when new) where likely not much higher than that. Just my $0.02.
Bob
I wouldn't recommend going over say 16-18 lbs on a used radiator. Depending on who made it, their test specifications (when new) where likely not much higher than that. Just my $0.02.
Bob
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