If you are pressurizing one end of the system Robert, it will inevitably force out the air at the other end at the bleeder on the radiator. I would think besides using a schraeder valve at the gutted cap a regulator at the compressor cranked all the way down would be a real good idea if your thinking about power purging the system with air. |
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