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So the 1970 Nova did not come factory with a coolant overflow tank (from what I have read). I noticed that my radiator always balances out to have about 2-3 inches of low coolant when cool. If I fill the radiator completely and drive it then it will puke out a fair bit upon stopping and parking the car. It would seem that running on overflow tank would give the coolant somewhere to go and I assume be sucked back into the radiator to maintain a full system. Is that the correct assumption?
Thinking about running a 1973 overflow tank or trying to find a smaller aluminum tank to mount down below the battery somehow. Has anyone ran something similar and have any recommendations?
I should note that my car is not overheating or running hot. Gets to the 180 (thermostat temp) and stays there until shutoff. Then it creeps up to around 200° before cooling off.
Thinking about running a 1973 overflow tank or trying to find a smaller aluminum tank to mount down below the battery somehow. Has anyone ran something similar and have any recommendations?
I should note that my car is not overheating or running hot. Gets to the 180 (thermostat temp) and stays there until shutoff. Then it creeps up to around 200° before cooling off.