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Vertical flow radiator systems like our Bumps takes a 13# cap. Not like the later model horizontal flow radiator systems which upped it to a 16#. But at even 13#, I 'm not sure those silicone gaskets will hold.
Novel idea. I think it would be fine under radiator cap or oil filler cap or gas cap. But honestly if I'm going to make a gasket I would use gasket material or get the gaskets from local parts store. Not that what you have done won't work but I like to know what I've done is a good job.One and done. I don't like to waste money, but I prefer to do it right the first time. Let us know how this works.
The cork gasket on the fuel sending unit for my truck was pretty well destroyed, probably thanks in part to ethanol gas, since ethanol eats up cork gaskets.
I got some Teflon cutting board sheets from Wal-Mart and made a new sending unit gasket out of it. That's been about 3 years ago and no leaks from it.
I also made an oil filter/cooler adapter gasket from the Teflon.
But, the original reason I bought the sheets was to make a mask to cover the friction surfaces of the new rotors to paint them before installing them on my truck.
I just did a 'stupid-thing' test! Leaving a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator, driving at (legal) 75 on the Freeway, on a 73F day, then pulling off and stopping at a red-light. I got a big burst of steam out of the radiator.
Gaskets are unmolested. Also have taken it through multiple warmups from 15F.
Gotta love the crazy temperature swings in Colorado.
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Silicone Gasket Material - cheap
