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Old 27-08-2010, 06:59   #1
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Perkins 4-154 Coolant Cap Pressure Rating ?

I need to replace the cap on the Bowman Heat exchanger because I believe it to be leaking. Can anyone tell me what pressure rating the cap should be? Im thinking about 8-10lbs but not sure. The existing cap has no markings.
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Old 27-08-2010, 15:45   #2
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7lbs the norm.
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Old 27-08-2010, 16:02   #3
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I use a 13 lb on a 4-107. Seems to work great.
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Just in case...

I thought I needed a pressure cap. I kept having antifreeze show up in the pan under the engine. Until I called Trans Atlantic Diesel. They told me to not fill my 4.154 (with Bowman) so full. I stopped filling up to the top & now I don't get any more antifreeze overflow.

Your cap may indeed need replacing but you might want to check the level of fill.
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Early series 4107s had 2 seal ring liners they where fitted with 4psi caps the latter 3 ring units have 7psi ,13psi in a old wet liner motor is pushing the numbers....so to speak.
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I think the problem is overfilling as suggested. I spoke with the folks at TA Diesles and got the same. I do think I need a new cap though as the brass or copper sheeting inside is broken. I know sorry hard to explain...
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