Eaton radiator cap

[Spider]

Hi, who are the experts on the Eaton two piece radiator caps?

I purchased an original cap today at a swap meet but the top is damaged. Does removing the centre rivet allow the locking centre to be removed from the shell or do you guys have a better way of repairing the stainless steel top.

The knurling and base are good.

Thanks Richard

 

[Mike V. Florida]

MARC had an article in their magazine a while back. I don't know the issue.

Here it is;

“Stainless Steel Cap Dent Removal”: Model A News /56/2/17 (2009)

 

[jw hash]

eaton caps

the answer is no the rivet only holds the inner parts together. you need to peel the upper part of the cap off,

 

[RonC]

I've been told it's been done by heating the edge with a torch and pulling with pliers to separate the halves works. I've also been told soldering "dent pullers" (wire or metal rods) works. I have yet to try either. The article mentioned above involves slicing the interior half at the edge to release the pressure and pulling apart wth pliers.

 

[grj]

I do the later caps. These are a real PIA. Peel, fix and peen. Paul Morrison used to do these and hup caps. A real craftsman and as all has moved on many, many years ago. G