Or......why not use the KISS method. Don't fill the radiator so full and
then it won't leak out when the water expands. They never leaked when they
were new, so the problem is either too much water in the radiator or
something's wrong in the engine or radiator causing it to run too hot,
neither of which should be fixed by using an overflow bottle.
Bob
>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
>> _________________________________________________________________________
>>
>>
>
>
|