Radiator overflow reservoir

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

The earlier cars did not have overflow kits. At that time, the top tank on the 
radiator was called the "expansion tank" and was NOT supposed to be filled to 
the top when cold. If it is working correctly, the coolant level is correct, 
and the right pressure car is used, the top tank will not overflow.

Obviously, as our cars get old, they may tend to run hotter, and a coolant 
recovery system isn't a bad idea anyway, but if everything is as it should be, 
it is not necessary. An ongoing overflow problem would be an indication that 
something else is wrong.

Paul

In a message dated 11/9/2003 9:16:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
alacaria@xxxxxxxxx writes:

> Donald;
> 
> I have an overflow on mine. I do not know if it came with it. I would not 
>believe it did, but it is old. And it fits on the back side of the front grill 
>area in between the egg crate grills on my 56 It actually uses bolts that are 
>factory to the car. It fits like a glove like it was mad just for the 
>Imperial. I will get pictures and send them to you.
> 
> Anthony
> 
> 
> At 08:41 AM 11/9/03 -0500, you wrote:
> 
> I would like to put overflow reservoirs on my 1955 and 1967 but have not 
>found a source for these, NAPA does not carry 
> these.