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Ecklers Legacy Number: 64-49110
Macs Legacy Number: E5TZ-8100-A
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Restoration Correct
Motorcraft Replacement (13 lb.)
Correct Fit And Finish
With Turning Ears
The radiator cap on your classic Ford can fail due to wear and fatigue, replace it with this Motorcraft replacement part from MAC's. The radiator cap actually increases the boiling point of your coolant by about 45 F (25 C). How does this simple cap do this? The same way a pressure cooker increases the boiling temperature of water. The cap is actually a pressure release valve, and on cars it is usually set to 15 psi. The boiling point of water increases when the water is placed under pressure. When the fluid in the cooling system heats up, it expands, causing the pressure to build up. The cap is the only place where this pressure