Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
 

Other than maybe leaking a bit of coolant is there a problem with running without an overfow reservoir for a few days?

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Nope, it's not environmentally friendly, but it can be done. If nothing else put an old radiator fluid jug, or milk jug there to catch anything.

Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
 

It's safe. No damage will be done.

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my thoughts" "

Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
 

nope.
just be sure to check your water level every morning. each time your engine warms up, the coolant expands, and a little is pushed out, but then when it cools off, its sucking air back into the system.. it wont harm it, but it just loses coolant.

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The cats will love it. :lol:

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yup thats what i was just thinking even the first time after filling, it will over flow,burping,and the expanding will continue

how low do your temps go? anything around ....here 0C there 32F,don't run or leave it with too much water,may crack the block

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thanks guys, I really just need to move it a few miles down the road today and then back again in a couple days. I'm pulling my inner fenders and I'm waiting for my new canister in the mail. I didnt figure it would damage anything but thought I would get a few opinions first

Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
 

just tie a jug off the side, stick the hose in it

Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
 

i havent had one on my truck for years, never overheated

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Milk jug and duct tape and your good to go.

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Thats the way you ran yours in the 77 right Ken?
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...lepic621_2.gif

Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
 

It'll be fine; people drove that way for the prior 60 or 70 years....

;)

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I got a vodka bottle for mine. Works fine never had a problem ;)
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I thought you were supposed to keep those under the seat?:rolleyes:

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That's where the other bottle is..... ;)
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

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i ain't got one.......but,that don't make it right.

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Heck no bro, I'm all fancy in the 77. I got a two Yoohoo bottles and chrome racers tape....;)

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I have a Crown Royal select bottle for mine!!

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Take a old "coffee can," and use that. About time they did something useful...

First I saw Yoohoo, then I saw Crown Royal. I'm thirsty now...