1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Cooling and Climate Controls

Carquest Premium – A/C Plate and Fin Evaporator (Part No.T54526)

A/C Plate and Fin Evaporator

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$156.99
Carquest Evaporators are designed to remove heat from the air inside the passenger compartment of a vehicle resulting in cooler air temperatures. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and are designed to easily fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:
  • The design and manufacture of the evaporators result in uniform refrigerant distribution with optimal flow for improved performance and maximum heat transfer.
  • The evaporators are constructed to offer a lightweight, compact design that will fit easily within the engine compartment.
  • The surface treatment on each part ensures optimum water drainage to prevent mold and odors in the system.
  • The evaporators are 100% tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications. Each part is helium tested to ensure no leaks.
  • O-Rings and gaskets necessary for installation are included.
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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2471B)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$46.99
The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.

Product Features:
  • Indicates coolant temperature
  • Helps prevent coolant injuries
  • Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
  • Color-coded temperature ranges
  • Integrated coolant reclamation valve
  • Improves under-hood appearance
  • Chromed crown with a colored trim ring
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Carquest Premium – A/C New; w/ Clutch; w/ 209-210 Compressor (Part No.T58022)

A/C New; w/ Clutch; w/ 209-210 Compressor

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$407.99
Carquest New Compressors are designed, manufactured and tested to meet or exceed strict original equipment specifications for superior quality and performance. Each new compressor is tested to provide durable life to the vehicle’s air conditioning system. All new compressor components are assembled using state of the art equipment and techniques to ensure smooth operation. Each part is equipped with a clutch and connector that matches the original equipment part and provides an exact replacement to your vehicle’s part. All compressors are supplied with the necessary gaskets and o-rings for installation.

Product Features:
  • Each new compressor design undergoes rigorous life cycle testing at high RPMs and pressures to ensure that they can withstand years in the harshest conditions.
  • New compressors are designed with utmost precision using 3D coordinate measuring machines to ensure a perfect fit.
  • The production process contains automated controls at every stage that alerts and halts production in case of an error, assuring that the finished product will always be flawless.
  • All new compressors must pass a helium leak test and pump up function test prior to packaging.
  • O-Rings and gaskets necessary for installation are included.
  • O-Rings and gaskets necessary for installation are included.
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Carquest Premium – Reverse Rotation Blower Motor Wheel (Part No.35219)

Reverse Rotation Blower Motor Wheel

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$35.99
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • Durable Plastic Material
  • Meets all requirements of international standard ISO 140
  • Suitable for a wide variety of applications
  • Retainer clip installation
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KAI – A/C Compressor Clutch, 8 Groove (Part No.ACQ010013)

A/C Compressor Clutch, 8 Groove

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$139.99
New Standard Replacement A/C Compressor Clutch, 8 Groove

Product Features:
  • 8 Groove
  • Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
  • No Drilling Needed For Installation
  • No Modifications Needed For Installation
  • Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
  • Same Form Fit And Function As OE
  • Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle
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Carquest Premium – Universal Fan Clutch – 7" Thermal Regular Duty (Part No.215011)

Universal Fan Clutch - 7" Thermal Regular Duty

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$55.99
Product Features:
  • Designed, tested, and built by application
  • OE performance, fit, and appearance
  • Precision machined
  • Out of box installation
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National – Bearings (Part No.5106-WCC)

Bearings

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$54.99
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
  • Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • Controlled heat treating process for lasting performance and extended bearing life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Motorad – Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees (Part No.244-180)

Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees

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$6.79
Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Dorman – 2-Wire Ford Cycle Harness (Part No.85154)

2-Wire Ford Cycle Harness

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$16.29
This HVAC switch connector is designed to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this HVAC switch connector matches the appearance and function of the factory hardware on specified applications
  • Ideal solution – this connector is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Temperature Switch (Part No.WTA1187)

Engine Coolant Temperature Switch

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$27.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included (Part No.84998)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included

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$20.29
We are proud to offer this CARQUEST product line: CARQUEST Water Outlets. Our products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation and designed to be hassle free OE replacement part that meets and/or exceeds OE standards. Backed by over 50 years of mobile temperature control experience, fix it once and fix it right with CARQUST Water Outlets and Thermostat Housings.

Product Features:
  • Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
  • Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable)
  • Coated with corrosion and rust inhibitor
  • 100% leak tested
  • Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
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Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Adapter (Part No.851)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Adapter

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$62.99
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Adapter

Carquest Standard – Reman Ford FS10 Compressor w/ Clutch (Part No.DW57124)

Reman Ford FS10 Compressor w/ Clutch

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$210.99
Carquest Standard compressors offer reliable, long-lasting performance for a leak-free, dependable repair.

Product Features:
  • Built in a TS16949 certified manufacturing environment to ensure consistent quality that meets or exceeds OE specifications for fit, form, function and durability
  • All remanufactured compressors are built using the latest compressor technology available today and using strict remanufacturing processes
  • All units have new seals, O-rings, gaskets and clutch bearings
  • Tested for noise, vibration, durability, vacuum decay and pressure decay to ensure no leaks and longer life
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Carquest Premium – Radiator (Part No.433444)

Radiator

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$349.99
Reach Radiators offer one of the largest product ranges in the aftermarket, covering more than 95% of the popular automotive and light truck applications. Reach Radiators meet or exceed original equipment specifications, ensuring that products fit and perform just as well or better than the original parts, providing you peace of mind.

Product Features:
  • Radiators are the foundation of any engine cooling system. Tasked with preventing the vehicle from overheating, the radiator is vital to keeping vehicles up and running. We design and manufacture all our radiators to meet or even exceed Original Equipme
  • Thermal expansion cuts allow for longer life and reduces failure rates by allowing improved core expansion and contraction during normal heat cycles.
  • Our B-Type tubes feature central reinforcement to provide greater tolerance to pressure. Stronger tube design means drastically reduced probability of tube failure.
  • We use longer header tabs for increased pressure resistance. This reduces the potential for tank to header leaks.
  • Our deep extrusion header provides a stronger tube to header joint which is more resistant to the effects of vibration and thermal tube expansion, virtually eliminating tube to header leaks.
  • Our fin edges are folded for increased stability and heat disbursement properties.
  • Our included “multi-fit” attachments allow one radiator to cover multiple vehicle applications without sacrificing OE fit. This results in wider vehicle coverage with substantially less inventory.
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Imperial – Electric Fan – 14" Diameter (Part No.226114)

Electric Fan - 14" Diameter

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$99.99
Product Features:
  • Motors built and tested to quality specifications
  • 14 in. universal fit reversible fan
  • 1250 CFM
  • UNIVERSAL fan, NOT a direct OE replacement. Measure core and verify space.
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35397)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$5.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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KAI – A/C Condenser (Part No.CND36053)

A/C Condenser

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$179.99
New Platinum Pro A/C Condenser, For Models With Gasoline Engines

Product Features:
  • For Models With Gasoline Engines, Made Of Aluminum
  • Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
  • No Drilling Needed For Installation
  • No Modifications Needed For Installation
  • Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
  • Same Form Fit And Function As OE
  • Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle
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Permatex – The Right Stuff: 1 Minute Gasket Maker: Grey, 3 OZ (Part No.25238)

The Right Stuff: 1 Minute Gasket Maker: Grey, 3 OZ

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$19.99
Permatex’s The Right Stuff 1 Minute Series offers the fastest return to service in just 1 minute! This leak-proof, elastomeric “Formed-in-place” material is more reliable and longer lasting than pre-cut gaskets. It is blowout resistant and protects against leaks and seepage caused by vibration and thermal expansion. The Right Stuff 1 Minute Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications and is formulated to meet or exceed performance standards for long-term sealability, durability and handling.

Product Features:
  • Designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive, RTV silicone
  • Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
  • Meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets
  • Quickly returns vehicle to service in just 1 minute
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Factory Air – Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (Part No.36447)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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$27.49
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • Contains gaskets, O-rings, or seals to properly replace the product
  • Brass construction for accurate temperature sensing
  • Color coded for easy identification
  • Zinc coated terminal to resist corrosion
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Driveworks – Electrical Relay (Part No.83177)

Electrical Relay

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$24.29
Driveworks® offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
  • Designed to meet OE performance
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
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Vemo – Blower Motor Resistor (Part No.R2032300603VMO)

Blower Motor Resistor

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$32.42
The Vemo Blower Motor Resistor is manufactured to meet or exceed the OE specifications for performance, fit and function.

Product Features:
  • Excellent electrical and thermal performance
  • Direct OE replacement
  • Built to strict quality control standards
  • 100% tested
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Carquest Premium – New Premium Water Pump (Part No.T3115)

New Premium Water Pump

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$51.99
This premium water pump uses new high-quality components and is designed to meet or exceed OE specifications. This pump is 100% tested to ensure quality. Bearings, gaskets, seals, impeller, hub and housing are all designed for long-lasting service life. A

Product Features:
  • This pump is used on accessory belt driven applications
  • Used mostly on models equipped with a fan clutch
  • It is highly recommended that the fan clutch be replaced with the water pump
  • All gaskets or seals necessary for installation are supplied with pump
  • Durable housing features precisely machined mounting surfaces for proper sealing
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Dorman – Clutch Fan Blade: Steel, Cost Effective And Reliable (Part No.620-154)

Clutch Fan Blade: Steel, Cost Effective And Reliable

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$79.99
Replace your damaged cooling fan blade with this direct replacement. This vehicle-specific application is engineered for a perfect fit and is made from quality materials to ensure durability and restore proper cooling system operation.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine cooling fan blade fits and functions like the original equipment fan blade
  • Quality construction – manufactured from premium materials for a long service life
  • Excellent value – original equipment quality at a lower price
  • Quality tested – has undergone testing to ensure proper fit and performance
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Dorman – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: With Housing and Gasket, 180 Degree Neck Angle (Part No.902-1003)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: With Housing and Gasket, 180 Degree Neck Angle

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$13.49
This replacement engine coolant thermostat housing is engineered to match the fit and durability of the stock thermostat housing on specified vehicles. It is designed to withstand extreme temperature changes to extend service life.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine coolant thermostat housing directly replaces the original housing on specified vehicle years, makes and models
  • Durable construction – this part is specifically designed to withstand extreme temperature changes and resist cracking and leaking
  • Cost-effective and reliable – offers original manufacturer quality at lower cost than getting replacement at dealer
  • Industry-leading design – professionally engineered by the aftermarket leader in replacement thermostat housings
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.11758)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$4.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Mahle – Water Pump Hsng Gask (Part No.G3031195751MAH)

Water Pump Hsng Gask

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$5.27
Water Pump Hsng Gask

Factory Air – System Mounted Cycling Pressure Switch (Part No.36494)

System Mounted Cycling Pressure Switch

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$28.49
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • Contains gaskets, O-rings, or seals to properly replace the product
  • Color coded for easy identification
  • Zinc coated to resist corrosion
  • Vehicle specific applications
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Carquest Premium – HVAC Blower Control Switch (Part No.BLC1299)

HVAC Blower Control Switch

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$41.99
HVAC Blower Control Switch

1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Cooling and Climate Controls. With 130 Cooling and Climate Controls ranging in price from $0.99 to $569.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Cooling and Climate Controls brand, we stock 17 different brands like Carquest Premium, Permatex, and Motorad UltraStats. 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Cooling and Climate Controls start as low as $0.99!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Cooling and Climate Controls is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 3,497 extensive product reviews on 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Cooling and Climate Controls. Some of the top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls products we carry are Radiator Cap: 13 PSI with 4.5 stars and Radiator Cap: 13 PSI with 4.8 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Cooling and Climate Controls from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Cooling and Climate Controls inventory for your 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup below to get started!

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup

Trusted Cooling and Climate Controls OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Carquest Premium, Permatex, Motorad UltraStats, and even more.

Popular Flex A Lite Cooling and Climate Controls

You’ll find popular Flex A Lite brand products across Engine Cooling Parts. All are waiting to get your 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup back on the road. Some of the top-rated Flex A Lite products in these categories are:
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
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Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
Radiator Fan Spacers

Top-Rated Carquest Premium Cooling and Climate Controls


If Carquest Premium are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Carquest Premium brand Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup, and some of our most reviewed Carquest Premium parts include:
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
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Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats
A/C Blue Orifice Tube
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A/C Blue Orifice Tube
Expansion Valve and Orifice Tubes
Severe Temp Automatic Adjusting Orifice Tube
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Severe Temp Automatic Adjusting Orifice Tube
Expansion Valve and Orifice Tubes

FAQs for 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup?

Out of 130 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup, the most popular in our inventory are:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
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Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
Engine Water Pump Inlet Pipe Gaskets
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
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Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Water Pump Housing Gaskets
Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
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Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
Thermostats

What are the top-rated 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
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Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
“It’s a radiator cap, it keeps the coolant in the radiator under pressure. Works as it should”
Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
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Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
“Like the vent feature.”
Heater Core
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Heater Core
“After 38 years the original heater core started leaking. Purchased part 398247 for my 1984 F150 with factory A/C. It fits perfectly and puts out the h”