radiator coolant overflow reservior? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sactoC10 · 11-19-2003, 07:02 PM

Did stock 67-72 350's have overflow tubes for the radiator that went into reserviors containing coolant, or is ther only a tube for overflowing to the ground?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 11-19-2003, 07:34 PM

Nope, they spewed out on the ground. That is what the little hole is for in the inner fender, for the tube to run through. I have seen people use an extra windshield washer tank for an overflow, it works quite well.

sactoC10 · 11-19-2003, 08:04 PM

What is the advantage of having a reservoir on these old trucks? In newer vehicles you fill the reservoir, but there is no "SUCTION" type think going on with these old ones...so why do that?

And wouldn't hot coolant melt one of these old washer fluid reservoirs? I am asking because the truck I am parting out does not have a reservoir, but the truck I drive...with the "mystery hose" does have a reservoir.

Think I'll remove it, very ugly.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 11-19-2003, 08:16 PM

Yes, these old trucks will suck it back in if not then the radiator would collapse due to the expansion and contraction and it doesn't get hot enough to melt the tank. So the advantage of having one would be not having to add coolant all of the time after it spews out on the ground.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-19-2003, 09:13 PM

There is a overflow option on these truck's that mounted the overflow tank on the driver's side core support. Someone had pic's as this topic was discussed not long ago when I had a similar question...

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-19-2003, 09:18 PM

We use a washer bottle on the truck and drop it into the "teacup"
part of the fender where it is virtually out of sight. The radiator will suck the fluid back if you have the right radiator cap on it, (it has to be good for vacuum and pressure).

Jim

*dtlilly* · 11-19-2003, 09:30 PM

I use an old antifreeze jug stuck down next to the battery. It doesn't suck back, but it saves your fluid, and the environment

jhow66 · 11-19-2003, 10:47 PM

Got one on both of my trucks --72 chevy & 65 GMC step-you can purchase a kit that has everything you need for $13.00. (what I payed for mine). You get bottle, hose, bottle holder with mounting bracket and rad. cap. Works just like the late models.

BtnkBndt · 11-19-2003, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jhow66
Got one on both of my trucks --72 chevy & 65 GMC step-you can purchase a kit that has everything you need for $13.00. (what I payed for mine). You get bottle, hose, bottle holder with mounting bracket and rad. cap. Works just like the late models.

Where did you get this $13 kit? I was just going to let mine go to an extra washer tank. If there is a kit that comes with everything for $13 I would like to see it if possible.

Thanks

jhow66 · 11-19-2003, 11:16 PM

Bought mine from my parts store.(local) Autozone,Advance etc. should have the samething as I have seen them but don't know their price but should still be less then $20. Check it out.

Andy4639 · 11-19-2003, 11:28 PM

I got this from the junk yard off a older monty carlo. It works great and for $5.00
Any tank will work though.

BtnkBndt · 11-19-2003, 11:30 PM

I'll check into it on my way to the house right now.

Thanks again

*dtlilly* · 11-19-2003, 11:37 PM

Thanks, I will too. It should look more classy than a dirty coolant jug

sactoC10 · 11-20-2003, 12:15 AM

I checked mine when I got home, and I too have some sort of replacement or aftermarket coolant collector mounted near the battery.

Thanks...this helps much.

Longhorn Man · 11-20-2003, 12:50 AM

Here is a pic of the dealer installed puke tank.
On mine, i used an extra washer bottel mounted on the other fender...kinda ballances everything out.

gonebad2 · 11-20-2003, 01:00 AM

Here's what I'm using. Got it from Jegs. Haven't hooked it up yet so I can't tell you how well it works. Anyone else use one of these octagon aluminum ones?

jorgensensc · 11-20-2003, 01:04 AM

I thought the C20's and C30's had an actual factory installed overflow. Similar to the one from JEG's, only longer. I could have sworn I saw one on ebay also. I knew I should have bought it for $5.00

Longhorn Man · 11-20-2003, 01:26 AM

Nope.Nothing was stock nor stock option.
Maybe on 72...but even then, I don't think so.

BtnkBndt · 11-20-2003, 11:51 AM

Got this at Schlepp Boys for 9.99. It'll do for now, still want the original washer bottle look. I'll pick one up at the next swap meet this spring if H&H is there.

Didn't come with a new cap, came with a neoprene washer you're supposed to add to your existing cap on a non-closed system. What cap are you guys using?

**JQ-72** · 11-20-2003, 02:00 PM

You could get a coolant recovery system as a dealer installed option in 1972. Here is a picture of one:

Joshua

sactoC10 · 11-20-2003, 02:03 PM

Well my cap to the reservoir is broken, so I should probably get one of these aftermarket deals, since mine si not sealing at this point. Hard to determine a universal cap I guess, or do you mean the radiator cap? I am noting the reservoir cap.

jhow66 · 11-20-2003, 08:07 PM

Got mine mounted in the same place as in JQ-72's picture--you must have a big block as I see the power steering rev. & washer are in the same place as mine. sactoC10 we are taling about the rad. cap. Just buy one for a closed system. Any kind of cap will work on the bottle.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-20-2003, 11:02 PM

I have one in a 72 that has one that looks factory but there is nothing listed in the glove box it is on right side inner fender.
There is a number on the side I will try to get pcs. here is the number. I would like to know if it is.
15531513
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Longhorn Man · 11-20-2003, 11:55 PM

It would not be listed in the glove box, it was a dealer installed item.

*racedvl* · 11-21-2003, 04:57 PM

I took one out of a Caprice, once again, it was one of them $5 deals.

Works great!

11-19-2003, 07:02 PM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	radiator coolant overflow reservior? Did stock 67-72 350's have overflow tubes for the radiator that went into reserviors containing coolant, or is ther only a tube for overflowing to the ground?

11-19-2003, 07:34 PM	#2
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Nope, they spewed out on the ground. That is what the little hole is for in the inner fender, for the tube to run through. I have seen people use an extra windshield washer tank for an overflow, it works quite well. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

11-19-2003, 08:04 PM	#3
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	what for What is the advantage of having a reservoir on these old trucks? In newer vehicles you fill the reservoir, but there is no "SUCTION" type think going on with these old ones...so why do that? And wouldn't hot coolant melt one of these old washer fluid reservoirs? I am asking because the truck I am parting out does not have a reservoir, but the truck I drive...with the "mystery hose" does have a reservoir. Think I'll remove it, very ugly.

11-19-2003, 08:16 PM	#4
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Yes, these old trucks will suck it back in if not then the radiator would collapse due to the expansion and contraction and it doesn't get hot enough to melt the tank. So the advantage of having one would be not having to add coolant all of the time after it spews out on the ground. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

11-19-2003, 09:13 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	There is a overflow option on these truck's that mounted the overflow tank on the driver's side core support. Someone had pic's as this topic was discussed not long ago when I had a similar question... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-19-2003, 09:18 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	We use a washer bottle on the truck and drop it into the "teacup" part of the fender where it is virtually out of sight. The radiator will suck the fluid back if you have the right radiator cap on it, (it has to be good for vacuum and pressure). Jim

11-19-2003, 09:30 PM	#7
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I use an old antifreeze jug stuck down next to the battery. It doesn't suck back, but it saves your fluid, and the environment

11-19-2003, 10:47 PM	#8
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Got one on both of my trucks --72 chevy & 65 GMC step-you can purchase a kit that has everything you need for $13.00. (what I payed for mine). You get bottle, hose, bottle holder with mounting bracket and rad. cap. Works just like the late models. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

11-19-2003, 11:16 PM	#10
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Bought mine from my parts store.(local) Autozone,Advance etc. should have the samething as I have seen them but don't know their price but should still be less then $20. Check it out. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

11-19-2003, 11:28 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Overflow I got this from the junk yard off a older monty carlo. It works great and for $5.00 Any tank will work though. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-19-2003, 11:30 PM	#12
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	I'll check into it on my way to the house right now. Thanks again

11-19-2003, 11:37 PM	#13
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Thanks, I will too. It should look more classy than a dirty coolant jug

11-20-2003, 12:15 AM	#14
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	I checked mine when I got home, and I too have some sort of replacement or aftermarket coolant collector mounted near the battery. Thanks...this helps much.

11-20-2003, 12:50 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here is a pic of the dealer installed puke tank. On mine, i used an extra washer bottel mounted on the other fender...kinda ballances everything out. Attached Images

11-20-2003, 01:00 AM	#16
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Coolant Tank Here's what I'm using. Got it from Jegs. Haven't hooked it up yet so I can't tell you how well it works. Anyone else use one of these octagon aluminum ones? Attached Images __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!



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11-20-2003, 01:04 AM	#17
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I thought the C20's and C30's had an actual factory installed overflow. Similar to the one from JEG's, only longer. I could have sworn I saw one on ebay also. I knew I should have bought it for $5.00 __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-20-2003, 01:26 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Nope.Nothing was stock nor stock option. Maybe on 72...but even then, I don't think so.

11-20-2003, 11:51 AM	#19
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Got this at Schlepp Boys for 9.99. It'll do for now, still want the original washer bottle look. I'll pick one up at the next swap meet this spring if H&H is there. Didn't come with a new cap, came with a neoprene washer you're supposed to add to your existing cap on a non-closed system. What cap are you guys using? Attached Images

11-20-2003, 02:00 PM	#20
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	You could get a coolant recovery system as a dealer installed option in 1972. Here is a picture of one: Joshua Attached Images

11-20-2003, 02:03 PM	#21
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	Well my cap to the reservoir is broken, so I should probably get one of these aftermarket deals, since mine si not sealing at this point. Hard to determine a universal cap I guess, or do you mean the radiator cap? I am noting the reservoir cap.

11-20-2003, 08:07 PM	#22
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Got mine mounted in the same place as in JQ-72's picture--you must have a big block as I see the power steering rev. & washer are in the same place as mine. sactoC10 we are taling about the rad. cap. Just buy one for a closed system. Any kind of cap will work on the bottle. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

11-20-2003, 11:02 PM	#23
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	I have one in a 72 that has one that looks factory but there is nothing listed in the glove box it is on right side inner fender. There is a number on the side I will try to get pcs. here is the number. I would like to know if it is. 15531513 2

11-20-2003, 11:55 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	It would not be listed in the glove box, it was a dealer installed item.

11-21-2003, 04:57 PM	#25
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I took one out of a Caprice, once again, it was one of them $5 deals. Works great! Attached Images

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