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On that case, I'd go with Pat. But... things haven't changed in 30 years, I'd do the same today as I did 50+ years ago. Are you getting lazy... like me ?
The pressure increases the boiling point of the coolant. If you have an air bubble, or pocket, it cannot absorb the heat as the liquid can. By pressurizing and increasing the boiling point, it maintains the coolant in a liquid state to enable absorption of heat generated from the cylinders.
Air shock inflation works just like a tire, hit the valve let air out, or push the inflator to add air. They could be set up in unison, or separately with individual lines to each shock. You inflate/deflate pressure to your preference with an air pressure gauge. And the old wives tales about...
Welcome. But don't give up hope, you may have a car worth your time and effort, and the enjoyment of building it all back. At least, I hope so for you !
I have a 26" in one of my cars. Wizard. Fits on stock mounting. OE shroud fits on radiator. Most importantly, cooling with OE fan & clutch ( required smaller clutch ) functions very well, no problems.
Top o' my list : 75-81 GM F-body Camaro and Firebird, especially the Smokey Bandit Trans Am. Overweight slugs. In my view, the poster child of the 70's of a great car transformed into a loafing oaf. If I had the $$ at the time I might've bought a 73/74 SD-455, one of the best cars at the time...