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Sckxyss 10-15-2020 07:05 PM

Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

I buy a radiator some time ago at a swamp meet and the cap is not the standard one. It was made in USA and the threads are 2 1/2 in diameter.


Someone can tell me if a cap is available?


Regards.

Sckxyss 10-15-2020 07:06 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

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Originally Posted by Sckxyss (Post 1941971)
I buy a radiator some time ago at a swamp meet and the cap is not the standard one. It was made in USA and the threads are 2 1/2 in diameter.


Someone can tell me if a cap is available?


Regards.

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McMimmcs 10-15-2020 07:43 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

is that a Model A radiator ?

700rpm 10-15-2020 08:01 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

Your cap is the right diameter, but that radiator neck doesn’t appear to be a Model A. A photo of the cap would help to determine if it resembles a Model A cap, and another picture of the neck with the cap as it sits (or doesn’t) in relation to the neck.

duffy 10-15-2020 08:04 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

That's been modified. Model A caps are not threaded. At least my '31 is not.

700rpm 10-15-2020 08:10 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

28-29 caps are threaded. 30-31 are not.

Bob C 10-15-2020 09:41 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

Looks like an aftermarket aluminum radiator.

Sckxyss 10-16-2020 10:19 AM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

Forgot to say, it's an aftermarket radiator i need a 28-29 cap. I have few old radiator who are not threaded. Thanks.

daren007 10-17-2020 12:20 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

Sell it at another swap meet.

McMimmcs 10-17-2020 01:57 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

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Originally Posted by daren007 (Post 1942512)
Sell it at another swap meet.

Sometimes a bargain is not a bargain! Think you got taken on this one !

Purdy Swoft 10-18-2020 10:23 AM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

Threaded radiator necks are available from some model A parts vendors .. Care must be taken if installing a radiator neck or the radiator shell won't fit .

Gene F 10-18-2020 12:19 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

My radiator is a 28-29, and it is threaded

Purdy Swoft 10-18-2020 02:37 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

The 1930 pick up and AA trucks up to June 1930 used a 28-29 style radiator with the later style tabbed cap .

eagle 10-18-2020 03:17 PM

Re: Aftermarket radiator cap.
 

I believe the original 28-29 radiator cap threads are 2 3/16 inch. If the cap you have is indeed 2 1/2 inch, it's not correct for an A.


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