where should top of overflow be in relation to top of radiator???

[willett]

Hey guys,

I'm running a 454 with a 4 core rad in my '78 and i've noticed that cold the coolant level is below the top of the rad fins, and the overflow bottle is always almost empty.

I pulled my overflow bottle this morning because I assumed that it was cracked and found that it was fine.

I did however notice that the overflow tube on the overflow bottle is the same level that the coolant in my rad sits at cold ( about 6" below the top of the rad)

is it right that my overflow bottle is that far below the top of the rad, or should the overflow bottle overflow tube be closer to the top of the rad???


I dont really have any overheating problems, but summer is coming and I don't wish to have any in the coming months.
thanks,
Spencer