coolant overflow tank level not changing
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Car: 1987 Chevy Camaro
Engine: 383 twin 60mm turbo
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coolant overflow tank level not changing
I have a 1970s 350 sbc block. Its bored and stroked to a 383 with brodix aluminum heads custom cam fully built twin turbo motor with an electric water pump and aftermarket aluminum radiator. I ran one of those flip lever radiator caps that was 16 psi. I just picked that cause it was a common psi. The overflow tank used to change level but I got a better fan and shroud setup and then I noticed the level stopped changing. Its doesnt go up when hot or down when cold and i dont know if I should be concerned or if I should try a lower psi or what. I have no coolant consumption or external leaks. The motor does not overheat and stays between 190-210. Please help !! Thanks
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Re: coolant overflow tank level not changing
Make sure the hose to the overflow isn't pinched.
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From: Ohio for right now but Virginia
Car: 1987 Chevy Camaro
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Transmission: T56
Re: coolant overflow tank level not changing
I have replaced that hose and made sure there is nothing ubstructing that path. I also repleced the radiator cap with a standard 16 psi cap without the lever and still made no difference.
Last edited by scandavid; Jun 23, 2014 at 10:29 PM. Reason: more info
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