Radiator Test...
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Melting Slicks
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Radiator Test...
Is there a way for me to do a pressure test on my own radiator. I think I have a small hole in my new radiator, but I do not trust any of our local radiator shops to test it for me.
Maybe some kind of radiator cap that will allow me to use air pressure from my compressor? TIA.
Maybe some kind of radiator cap that will allow me to use air pressure from my compressor? TIA.
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Probably build one pretty cheap with old radiator cap,solder, and a $10 pressure guage. Just don't pressure it over 18 to 20 psia.
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Melting Slicks
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Thank you very much.
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just get a bicycle tire tube....
and cut it, clamp the ends onto the 2 big pipes on the radiator. Block off all of other ports. Put the radiator in a big container filled with water. Pressurize your bicycle tube and check for bubbles.
Is there a way for me to do a pressure test on my own radiator. I think I have a small hole in my new radiator, but I do not trust any of our local radiator shops to test it for me.
Maybe some kind of radiator cap that will allow me to use air pressure from my compressor? TIA.
Maybe some kind of radiator cap that will allow me to use air pressure from my compressor? TIA.
