Scott,
If you want to keep the radiator full and not have coolant on your garage
floor, an overflow bottle works great. The best appearance option (and
perhaps most expensive) is a stainless overflow tube that is sold at hot rod
and speed shops. It can be mounted vertically near the radiator. Another
approach is an MGB or Fiat surge tank. I have even seen tanks that are made
up from 2-1/2 inch PVC pipe. Although not the prettiest, a plastic
container sold at auto parts stores will work if you can find room to mount
it.
When you replace your battery, consider installing an Optima brand. It is
somewhat expensive, but provides excellent cranking capacity and takes up
less space. This will allow the bottle to neatly fit in the vacant area in
the battery compartment.
When adding an overflow bottle to a TF (pressurized), install a second
rubber gasket in the radiator cap to allow the fluid to be sucked back in
when things cool. The gasket measures 2" o.d. and 5/8" i. d.
Ben
54 TF 1500
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Allen <scottinarl@hotmail.com>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 6:33 PM
Subject: How much Coolant?
>
> All,
>
> So I got my water pump back from Joe Curto and have installed it. I also
> went ahead and restricted the bypass. All seems to be in order, and
there's
> no leaks, (hooray!).
>
> I filled up the system with a 50-50 mixture. Cranked the engine over, and
> then topped her off, so I know it was at the correct capacity. Per the
> manual it says to fill it to 1/2" from the overflow tube.
>
> To make a long story short I drove to and from work today and when I got
> home I checked the coolant level and it was about 1/2" above the core.
> After double-checking there's no leaks and there's no cooant getting into
> the engine. I topped the coolant off again and observed the car as it ran
> and it looks like I'm losing it through the overflow tube.
>
> While I can expect some fluid loss as it heats up and expands I think that
> the amount I'm losing is excessive. So what gives? Anyone have an idea
on
> this one?
>
> Any help appreciated,
>
> -Scott
>
> '52 TD
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