Blackbetty Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Any suggestions? I learned the ebay lesson the hard way. 36 bucks for a useless piece of stamped metal. Best I can figure the radiator is original. Thanks all Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) You got robbed. I would report them to Ebay for a refund. Try Bernbaum for a nicer one....https://www.oldmoparts.com/ Edited May 9, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbetty Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) I should be clear: the photo of the cap is the one I am trying to replace. I was sent an incorrect nos cap but I effectively destroyed it trying to make it fit. Bernbaum doesn’t have the ‘37-‘38 cap in stock. Thank you for the tip though. Might have found a workable solution with this non-vented vintage john deere fuel/radiator cap: https://www.steinertractor.com/MHS045-Cap-with-gasket-Used-as-a-radiator-cap-or-a-fuel-cap-depending-on-the-model-tractor I am going for roadworthy, not showcar. Thanks Edited May 10, 2019 by Blackbetty Clarity (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plk Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 What about this 1? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1935-1936-DeSoto-Airflow-Airstream-NOS-R-2-R2-Everseal-Radiator-Cap/323674973498?hash=item4b5c88253a:g:CLgAAOSwlh1coSUY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I have a 38 Dodge that takes a R-1. The R-2 is smaller and does not fit. Just for info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plk Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 OK I'll try again R1 rad cap https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Car-Truck-Radiator-Cap/183773208531?hash=item2ac9bc9fd3:g:W9YAAOSw-9hcsion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbetty Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Thanks all for the replies. I did end up ordering the steiner cap. Their website is very user friendly as it gives detailed measurements for each cap. Better rubber than nos as well. The few short test drives have sloshed coolant out and dangerously close to the generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbetty Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 In case anyone was following this..strike two. The tractor rad cap referenced above seemed to fit beautifully, but did not seal. Had coolant sloshing out as I turned around in the parking lot at the end of my street. The nos caps available on ebay just look tired to me. I have ordered another that seems like it might do the trick. https://www.steinertractor.com/JDS504-Fuel-Cap-Radiator-Cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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