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Rad. catch tank Q.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by fenderless in the n.w., Apr 18, 2013.

  1. running a stock rad. in my 40 chev truck with a 235, getting ready to install a "catch tank" / overflow bottle, should it be vented or sealed up tight ? pros vs. cons ? thanks in advance
     
  2. mustang6147
    Joined: Feb 26, 2010
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    mustang6147
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    from Kent, Ohio

    it would have to be vented. If it was sealed it would explode...
     
  3. sedanbob
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  4. kinda was my thought but wanted to be sure, thanks Guys , wow 118 views but only 2 replys , amazes me some days lmao , thanks again
     
  5. swade41
    Joined: Apr 6, 2004
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    from Buffalo,NY

    In the past I have just drilled the hole a little bigger than the over flow tube, it vents around the tube that way. If you put one of those stainless "street rodder" tanks on, it will act like a surge tank like your modern cars have.
     
  6. Special Ed
    Joined: Nov 1, 2007
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    Why would you want or need any additional replies? The first answer was/is 100% correct. Do you need two hundred guys telling you the same exact thing to convince you? Slam dunk. Done deal ....
     

  7. I agree fully , just was making note of the ratio of views to awnsers lol that's all ,
     
  8. Bishop Welding
    Joined: Sep 10, 2005
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    Bishop Welding
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    from USA

    Tank Q. Tank Q verrymush.
     
  9. Morrisman
    Joined: Dec 9, 2003
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    Morrisman
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    from England

    You've not read some of the long threads that answer simple questions then? Just because the first two answers coincide means nothing on the Hamb. ;)

    And yes, vent the tank, have the hose going near to the bottom, so when the motor cools it ****s the expelled water back in.
     

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