Is it a bad idea to buy a higher pressure radiator cap?

[warwick-steve]

Hi All
Just noticed this interesting thread and have a related question please. I have just managed to get hold of an NOS 180 deg sleeved thermostat and intend to fit it. I noticed that Randys photos show two gaskets. I have the one with the two stud holes but what is the other thin ring? Is it required and available?
Thanks Steve

 

[Keoke]

I'm using the Robertshaw 180 thermostat with sleeve. See this older thread:
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?101510-Robertshaw-sleeved-thermostat

You can do this TOO!.

ADD A:

Sleeve from Moss.

 

[John Turney]

I'm using a regular thermostat with one of the Moss sleeves. Works fine and costs less.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

Hi All
Just noticed this interesting thread and have a related question please. I have just managed to get hold of an NOS 180 deg sleeved thermostat and intend to fit it. I noticed that Randys photos show two gaskets. I have the one with the two stud holes but what is the other thin ring? Is it required and available?
Thanks Steve

I think you're referring to #47 on this page: https://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=28859&SortOrder=380

It's a thin paper gasket; I usually install it but I think they eventually dissolve. All it does, I think, is prevent a little leakage around the periphery of the thermostat.

 

[steveg]

I'm using a regular thermostat with one of the Moss sleeves. Works fine and costs less.

I was using one of these cut away except for covering the bypass port. This in combination with the Moss 180 fail-open t-stat. Looks a little constricted compared to the Robertshaw:

 

[warwick-steve]

Thanks guys
Yes Bob I was referring to that gasket. I'll see if I can get hold of one
cheers
Steve

 

[madhouse]

My wife and I drove our 58 100-6 from Denver, CO to Iowa for my 10 year high school reunion in 1985. It was 100^ on the 4th of July. Even at freeway speeds, the engine was hot and the fuel pump was continually running. But, ya know what - it worked. Still running today ( although ) I am in the middle of a complete resto focused on body and chassis. Our feet were burning, and I said "that's the way these cars run". We put ice under our hats and in our shirts ( no top,on car). It was a hoot of a trip.

 

[Keoke]

My wife and I drove our 58 100-6 from Denver, CO to Iowa for my 10 year high school reunion in 1985. It was 100^ on the 4th of July. Even at freeway speeds, the engine was hot and the fuel pump was continually running. But, ya know what - it worked. Still running today ( although ) I am in the middle of a complete resto focused on body and chassis.

Our feet were burning, and I said "that's the way these cars run". Yeah:>

We put ice under our hats and in our shirts ( no top,on car). It was a hoot of a trip.

.

That was 54 years ago we have found out how to cool em down a bit now