Cooling System Pressure

["R. Cummings" <cumm@flash.net>]

>Date: Thu, 15 May 97 11:15:00 PDT
>From: "Dupree, Robert A." <rdupree@sidley.com>
>Subject: Cooling System Pressure Question
>
>Folks,
> After my expensive repairs I have been somewhat worried about my cooling   
>system.  Under how much pressure should the top hose (radiator to block)   
>be?  
>
The pressure in the cooling system is controlled by the radiator (or
pressure overflow bottle) cap. If the system pressure exceeds the cap
setting, the cap will open and relieve the pressure. If in doubt, change the
cap. The pressure is normally 15 psig.

Bob Cummings
87 Coupe GT