Oliver Lincoln Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Hi Dodge guys, my cap is not the original one, thats clear. But all caps i found in the web were similar. The problem is, the water neck is a bit below the chrome part wich cannot be changed, there is no space to lift the radiator above. So the gasket of my cap is on the same height as the chrome and does not close the radiator. I know, its an open system but would you leave it as is? thanks for suggestions Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) Do you have the correct radiator cap? These are the two that were on the 1931 DH6.... Edited December 23, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Lincoln Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 No, keiser31, i have only the one on the photo. You showed me the pics some time ago but i try to find out im my situation is alright. If the original one is also that flat it woudlnt fit either. I dont need the expensive one with symbol on it, but want just the radiator beeng closed Is your radiator neck at the same height as the chrome top? Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Yours may be very slightly lower than mine. At this time, I have a 1928 Plymouth cap on the radiator, but I usually use the "shooting star" cap. You may be able to loosen the perimeter screws around the radiator to raise it up into the shell a little bit more. It's a pain, but may be worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Lincoln Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 Ahh, ok, that is exactly what i wanted to know! Thanks a lot. Something is wrong at my konfiguration, it doesn't look like i could lift up the radiator, there is no space above. I will remove the whole radiator and try to find out whats wrong. Water pump is out at this moment so its mor easy as later. Maybe i will let renew the radiator as its winter break. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Is there not two studs sticking down from the bottom of the radiator to locate the height ? Maybe a couple of washers there, or easier yet some shims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, JACK M said: Is there not two studs sticking down from the bottom of the radiator to locate the height ? Maybe a couple of washers there, or easier yet some shims. I was thinking about that, too, but those only raise the whole assembly. The side screws may have some slight adjustment to them. Edited December 23, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Your radiator may just be at the correct height. Mine is a little too high, I believe, since the correct cap is too high.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Oliver Lincoln said: No, keiser31, i have only the one on the photo. You showed me the pics some time ago but i try to find out im my situation is alright. If the original one is also that flat it woudlnt fit either. I dont need the expensive one with symbol on it, but want just the radiator beeng closed Is your radiator neck at the same height as the chrome top? Oliver The original caps are deep enough, I believe. Edited December 23, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Lincoln Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 Thank you guys. The chrome is connected to the radiator upper part, maybe i can bend something after loosing the screws. It's same as always: you start a small thing (thermostat housing leaking) and ends up in a semi restoration! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I know that the ram cap I showed previously does not have the attachment cup and clip. THAT is why it looks to be flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Lincoln Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 On 12/23/2019 at 6:12 PM, keiser31 said: The original caps are deep enough, I believe. Ok, so i just have to get one 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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