flynhi

I'm installing the large diameter alum exp tank in my formerly BB 71 where the smaller brass one was. Dimensions are tight. My question is: does the pressure cap on the exp tank have to be above the radiator?


[Modified by flynhi, 2:34 PM 2/1/2003]

standup

Click on the URL link at the bottom of my post.......there's a picture of my engine bay which shows the expansion tank on my 71 vert. It's above the radiator, but I don't know if it has to be.

Hope this helps

flynhi

Standup,
Thanks for the post. Is your 71 an air car or non air?
BTW, one of my sons is in NZ this month.....He's lovin it!

standup

Mine has no AC......interesting that you had a brass tank. Apparently these were only available on a big block, so I'm wondering if your car was originally a BB? Here's a list of correct setups (supplied to me by a helpful member):

Expansion Tank Usage.....A=Aluminum, B=Brass, N=No Tank

Engine.............................1970. ................1971..............1972
Base /manual ....................A................... ...A.....................A
Base w/AC & or auto...........N......................N. ....................N
LT1....................................N ......................N................. ....N
LT1 w/AC...................................... ....................................N
ZR1...................................A. .....................A.................. ...A
LS5 wo/AC.........................A............ ..........A.....................A
LS5 w/AC...........................B.......... ............B.....................B
LS6..................................... .......................A................ ......
ZR2..................................... ......................A................. ......

Glad to hear your son is having a great time here....of course, I've never heard of anyone who hasn't (yes, I'm bragging!!!)

Any other questions, just ask away!

flynhi

Standup, My 71 was originally a BB - it was changed before I got it.