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Topic: expansion/recovery, tank not there

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expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/27/07 5:44pm Message 1 of 9
engineguy63
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Vette(s): 1970 corvette conv, 350 auto.

 Hello, I am new here so please bere with me, and I am not very computer savy either. I just bought a vette, after looking at many...it is a 1970 conv. auto tranny. VERY clean and straight frame, wich is the main reason I ended up with this one. I have been looking around under the hood, trying to familiarize myself with things and I noticed today there is no coolant overflow bottle.....the hose just exits down the side of the radiator. I have been driving it a bit and never seamed to go over 180 or so, and seams to run OK, No coolent leaks or steaming. Is this safe to run this way? or am I asking for a big problem. Thanks Much!  e.m.




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expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/27/07 6:05pm Message 2 of 9
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Not all cars had a recovery system in the early days. If yours is a base engine(lower HP), it may not have had one to start with. Does it have A/C? It never hurts to have a recovery bottle...just piece of mind, if nothing else!


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expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/28/07 2:33am Message 3 of 9
engineguy63
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Vette(s): 1970 corvette conv, 350 auto.
Hello, Yes base 350 auto w/ air (not hooked up)


expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/28/07 5:44am Message 4 of 9
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I would suggest adding a tank, weather it is just a catch can or an actual recovery system, just to keep coolent of the ground.  It is dangerous for pets and can be messy.  I added one to my car, less then 50 dollars in parts.
 
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expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/28/07 8:45am Message 5 of 9
71Shark
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Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
No tank on my base '71 either.


expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/28/07 8:57am Message 6 of 9
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Vette(s): 1972 corvette stingray convertible 2007 coupe
 My 72 with auto/ AC does not have a recovery tank, I was told they have a larger core radiator. Mine will puke out extra water but then it stays pretty much at the same level.



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expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/28/07 9:26am Message 7 of 9
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Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!

On my 71, base 350, 4 speed, and no AC, I have an expansion tank (and aluminum radiator).




expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/29/07 4:35am Message 8 of 9
engineguy63
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Vette(s): 1970 corvette conv, 350 auto.
OK GUYS, Thanks very much for the info, I guess because there are others out there with the same set up, I am not going to worry about not having a expansion tank too much. As suggested, I may verry well add a tank of some sort, especially if I notice it spitting out coolantSmile


expansion/recovery, tank not there

Posted: 5/29/07 2:27pm Message 9 of 9
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
Dont have one on my `69 either. not an easy fit  for an a/c car either. I have been trying to figuire out a placement for a 7 or 10 incnh cylider style


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