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Expansion tank design and entry poin take off

To: soavero@yahoo.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Expansion tank design and entry poin take off
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 16:34:29 EST
Hi Ron and list,

I've been thinking some more about A-series cooling systems and the expansion 
tank on the Crossflow 1275cc cars.

I had thought about whether or not it would be worthwhile replacing the 
copper/brass/?? tank with a plastic one.  However, I noted that the Spridget 
tank 
has the overflow feeding into the top of the tank while the plastic tanks feed 
into the bottom.

It seems to me that feeding the expansion into the bottom of the tank is a 
better idea because that way the system can draw back coolant.  On the other 
hand the Spridget expansion tank has to be nearly full before it can draw 
anything back unless the suction is really strong?

Is the height of the expansion tank an issue?  Does the expansion tank inlet 
have to be above the height of the radiator?

Regards

Daniel1312





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