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Offline Stingray

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CJ3A Correct Radiator Cap For A Side Mount Radiator 4lb or 7lb
« on: September 05, 2022, 07:55:40 PM »
Is a 4lb or a 7lb radiator cap correct for a 1952 CJ3A with a side mount radiator? Thanks
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Re: CJ3A Correct Radiator Cap For A Side Mount Radiator 4lb or 7lb
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2022, 10:02:22 PM »
Stingray,
A quick reference to my Service Manual, H-16. COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS, states:

CJ-2A, CJ-3A................4 1/2 psi
CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6, DJ-3A .....7 psi
'54 CJ-3B "Green Gruntt"
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Re: CJ3A Correct Radiator Cap For A Side Mount Radiator 4lb or 7lb
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2022, 08:25:11 PM »
Up to serial number 451-GB1 32192 the 4lb cap was standard for a CJ-3A with a side mounted radiator. After that the 7lb cap was standard.
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