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#32393 07/15/2002 12:43 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 50 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 50 | I have a rebuilt 235 with a new 4 core U S Radiator, my question is can I install an overflow on the radiator. I think the original one had only a 4lb cap. If I can who has them. Thanks in advance. :confused:
'52 Chevy 5 window, it ran when I parked it
'53 Chevy 5 window, running the streets with me.
'55 Massey-Ferguson, tearing up the dirt
'89 Harley FXSTS, suicide clutch
'92 Harley FLSTC, equal time with the '89
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#32394 07/15/2002 7:22 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 | I'm not sure when 235's started using pressurized cooling systems but at least thru '51, the radiator wasn't pressurized, so a pressure cap really served no purpose. Any of the street rod supply shops can provide an overflow tank, or you can jus use a plastic "jug" from most any mid-50s or later car. I found one from an '80's Malibu that fits the AD fenderwell countour prety well. | | |
#32395 07/15/2002 8:45 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | 52 started the 4 lb cap. I recommend you stick with it, unless you also have a new heater core. The cap can be obtained through your local part store.
Fred
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#32396 07/15/2002 8:55 PM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 579 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 579 | rat, I installed an aftermarket "generic" overflow tank I got from the filling station. They carry three sizes and I purchased the middle size. It is a stainless steel tube which I mounted on the firewall. I use it with the 4lb cap and it works well. This is not the stock overflow option that looks like a coffee can and is pretty rare. Here's the link to my website where I describe the installation: One thing leads to another | | |
#32397 07/16/2002 1:43 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 50 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 50 | I have a new heater core as it came with the air conditioner. I think I'll check in a few parts houses for an overflow tank and see what I come up with. thanks all. 
'52 Chevy 5 window, it ran when I parked it
'53 Chevy 5 window, running the streets with me.
'55 Massey-Ferguson, tearing up the dirt
'89 Harley FXSTS, suicide clutch
'92 Harley FLSTC, equal time with the '89
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