"Hi all,As I've been test
"Hi all,As I've been test running engine(with outdrive in a big poly barrel)I noticed anti-freeze coming out from under cap,and from screw
(2ND from port,forward @ top of tank)...Anyway,today I checked cap it seemed springey even when turned down all the way.I grabbed cap off my old engine.It seemed to have a more secure fit.I ran engine @ 3000 RPM's,about 10 minutes smaller amount of fluid from under cap and from screw.Temp didn't spike as much though.I'm thinking of getting new 7 lb.cap,VP.I'm going to remove screw and apply some thermostat housing sealer,in hole where screw goes...With a block of wood,I am going to lightly rub(with 400 grit sand paper)on top of where cap goes...I think main culprit is that the screw isn't keeping tank pressurized...PS I replaced hose connector when engine was changed out...Brand new water pump too...I've fished around archives regarding this any other thoughts?
Thanks!!!"
"Hi all,As I've been test running engine(with outdrive in a big poly barrel)I noticed anti-freeze coming out from under cap,and from screw
(2ND from port,forward @ top of tank)...Anyway,today I checked cap it seemed springey even when turned down all the way.I grabbed cap off my old engine.It seemed to have a more secure fit.I ran engine @ 3000 RPM's,about 10 minutes smaller amount of fluid from under cap and from screw.Temp didn't spike as much though.I'm thinking of getting new 7 lb.cap,VP.I'm going to remove screw and apply some thermostat housing sealer,in hole where screw goes...With a block of wood,I am going to lightly rub(with 400 grit sand paper)on top of where cap goes...I think main culprit is that the screw isn't keeping tank pressurized...PS I replaced hose connector when engine was changed out...Brand new water pump too...I've fished around archives regarding this any other thoughts?
Thanks!!!"