AFAIK, the only thing 'special' about them is the pressure it takes to open the valve against the spring--this value is probably pretty standard at so many lbs/sq. in. but it would be listed for your engine somewhere.
My engine had a mysterious leak that I finally determined was a result of NO rubber seal in it! Charlie Nelson C&C 36XL/kcb Water Phantom Sent from my iPad > On Apr 5, 2019, at 4:50 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Is there anything special about the cap, or can I just get one from an auto > parts store? > > Alan Bergen > >> On Fri, Apr 5, 2019 at 1:38 PM David Knecht via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> I second Charlie’s message. My overflow tank developed a crack and it took >> me a while to find the slow leak. Fixed it with a plastic glue/sealant and >> it has been fine since. Dave >> >> S/V Aries >> 1990 C&C 34+ >> New London, CT >> >> <pastedGraphic.tiff> >> >>> On Apr 5, 2019, at 2:55 PM, Charlie Nelson via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> Also be sure your overflow tank/fittings and the ‘radiator’ cap are both >>> working and have good seals. >>> >>> Sent from AOL Mobile Mail >>> Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=y7i8IG1x5O5h3NBtI56b7AX6IQ9kI2XFqdScDqhiOrY&s=PZHJbDr5gM_uSVwgM-IO3797GjO9R3oLSdj0q_FxyiM&e= > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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