I used a late model midget overflow tank , A 14 lb overflow cap, Distilled water
and anti freeze. The pressure on the cap helps in regulating the boiling
tempture of the water. Every pound of pressure raises the boiling temp
sligntly. The overflow system works great. never low on fluid in radiator. Carl
E.
Barrie Robinson wrote:
> Rick,
>
> Water gets hot, expands, overflows, leaves space when cold !!
>
> At 11:18 AM 9/26/00 -0500, Rick Ehlert wrote:
> >Since we were on the subject or radiators, I have a small question to ask:
> >My radiator cools GREAT!! Even through the desert at continued high speed!
> >But here's the funny part: If I fill it when cold to the top, it will blow
> >it out the overflow tube everytime while driving! (no overflow tank on it)
> >It seems to like to be 3/4 full!
> >Other than that, it never gives my any temp. problems...NEVER above 190
> >degrees.
> >
> >Any idea what the deal is, list?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Rick Ehlert
> >Milwaukee
> >'65 MGB Mk 1
> >
> >
> >
>
> Regards
> Barrie Robinson
> barrier@bconnex.net
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