[TR] Location of TR4A Radiator Overflow Bottle

[Ben Zwissler]

OK, got it figured out.  Thanks to Cosmo and Jerry vanVlack.  What I 
wasn't figuring out was that the overflow bottle bracket goes below the 
radiator bracket, between the frame and the radiator bracket.  I was 
trying to install it after I had the radiator in and it wasn't going to 
go on that bolt on the top.

I've had no responses on the routing of the wiring for the distributor, 
horn and coolant temp sensor as it passes over the radiator and 
fiberboard duct.  Anyone got a good idea of the factory routing?

Thanks, Ben....

Ben Zwissler
bjzwissler at gmail.com
Columbus, IN
1966 Triumph TR4A
1973 MG Midget
1980 Triumph TR8
2007 Mazda RX8
2002 Yamaha FZ1
2003 Honda ST1300


On 2/6/2010 8:24 PM, Cosmo Kramer wrote:
> Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:12:50 -0500
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> Hello all,
>
> I'm trying to install the coolant overflow bottle for a TR4A.  The
> manual just shows it "floating" in the air.  There's two logical points,
> 1) the radiator attachment bolt and 2) the forward body-to-frame
> attachment.  The bracket doesn't seem to fit correctly to either of
> these points, but there's not many other choices.  Would someone please
> take a look and let me know how their bottle is attached?  A picture
> would be even better.
>
> While I'm thinking about it, what's the consensus on routing the front
> wiring harness that runs from the right side to the left and has the
> horn and distributor wiring in it.  I've seen several images with it
> just laying on the top of the of the cardboard radiator duct, but it
> seems it should be attached somehow.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ben.....
> -------------------------------------------
> Hi Ben!
> I just received my TRIUMPH Digest about 15 min. ago.
> The official spot for this bottle is down on the right side (passenger 
> side) between the frame & the rad. The bottom mounting rad bolt holds 
> it in place. Then the rubber round grommet to the frame & the nut 
> under the frame. I think the nut is welded on.
> If your cage that holds the overflow bottle doesn't fit, then E-mail 
> me because I have one.
> I fabricated a new rad. shroud & then made a bracket that attaches to 
> the underside of the Rt. bonnet hinge (between the hinge & inner fender).
> Reason: I feel that the higher the bottle & closer to the rad, then 
> better the chance for the coolant to refill the rad.
>
> -Cosmo Kramer