Terry McKitrick wrote:
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> This is a common Alpine problem. I installed an overflow reservoir (a.k.a.
> puke tank). I used a "non-original equipment" Orange Julius quart container
> with a bendy straw which goes from the top of the radiator where the small
> hose comes out, through the top of the the O.J. container, extending to the
> bottom of it. When the radiator gets enough pressure to blow coolant out
> the top, it flows into the container. When the rad loses pressure, it sucks
> the coolant back in.
> Anyone else tried this?
> Terry McKitrick
> 1960 Series I
This is exactly the same setup in my 70 Triumph Spitfire. When I first got my
Series 5, I noticed the overflow hose. I assumed the PO had lost the overflow
bottle! I don't see why it wouldn't work the way you described.
Anthony
1966 Series 5
1970 Triumph Spitfire
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