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Re: TR 4 radiator overflow bottle

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Subject: Re: TR 4 radiator overflow bottle
From: Bill Pugh <anabil@caltel.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 09:22:53 -0800
References: <3BE94158.3B19A20A@attglobal.net>
>Michael, My TR 4, built Nov '64, owned since jul '67, has no radiator
>filler neck and no overflow bottle - only a hose going to the bottom of
The radiator.

Obviously the Brits had not yet figured out that water, when heated, 
expands and when inevitably cooled, un-expands (is that a word?). 
Hence the notes in the owners manual to check your fluif levels 
frequently. It was the same in 1957 with my TR3, but I chose to 
follow scientific principles and install an overflow bottle. I have 
not had occasion to check my water fluif level since (other than an 
occasional glance at the overflow bottle).
So unless you are a Concours Purists, I can highly recommend this 
modern addition. <G>
-- 
Bill Pugh
1957 TR-3
aka Casper
TS16765L

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