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: Radiator Overflow Jug Placement 70Chevelle 350 Nov 5th, 99, 4:37 PM I got an overflow jug at the parts store, universal one I believe. About the same size as the winshield fluid holder. Where to put it, too little space. Any suggestions, tips, ideas. I am assuming that it has to be installed parrallel to the ground, not crooked. Thanks in advance... ------------------ D Smith ALABAMA 1970 Chevelle 350 DZAUTO Nov 5th, 99, 7:13 PM I have installed over flow bottles on a 70 and 71. I used bottles from Toyota pickups in a salvage yard (no clue what years). They were plastic bottles with small metal brackets on top held on by 2 bolts. I disgarded the brackets and used 1/4in long bolts to install them under the right fender up front by the battery. There is a nice empty space there that is just right and out of the way. ------------------ Tom Parsons garyB Nov 6th, 99, 7:05 AM Don't be timid about modifying your mounting bracket. It seems like evertime I mount one of these I have to bend, shorten, lengthen or drill new holes in the bracket in order to get it mounted parallel to the ground. sam Nov 6th, 99, 3:24 PM Since my baby doesn't go out in the rain anymore, I am using the original washer resevoir from the windshield washer. It looks like it belongs, because it does. I just can't use the washer function (I never did). ------------------ 1970 Chevelle 502-580HP 1992 Trans Am Conv(4Sale) 1992 Taurus SHO Mercer, PA Red 70 Nov 7th, 99, 12:05 PM I put a universal overflow jug next to the windshield washer bottle mounted to the radiator support. It's a 1 1/2 quart model, about 3"X 6"X 6". Fits nicely and looks good. ------------------ Rick Clark Hermiston,OR #208 Gold DAVID IN GA Nov 7th, 99, 3:34 PM I added a universal tank to my 86' jeep cj7 several years ago. It sits a little crooked but functions fine. Remember, when you add an overflow to a system that did not originally have one, make sure you install the correct type radiator cap. There is a difference between the cap on systems with and without an overflow tank. 70Chevelle 350 Nov 7th, 99, 3:41 PM David, what is the difference? Thanks!!! 70Chevelle 350 Nov 7th, 99, 3:41 PM ------------------ D Smith ALABAMA 1970 Chevelle 350 [This message has been edited by 70Chevelle 350 (edited 11-07-99).] DAVID IN GA Nov 7th, 99, 4:48 PM The difference, if I am not mistaken, is that the one for the non overflow tank should only have 1 seal inside the cap. The one for the overlow setup will have 2 seals, a small and a large one. I'd have to go outside and check these but I am pretty sure this is how it is. | ||