11-04-2011, 11:33 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Auto Works body, Ron Godell Racecars chassis, 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 HO (converted to carb), W/C T-5, 3.73's in a Ford 9" Traction-Loc.
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The issue isn't so much appearance, it's the elevation of the "elbow" being higher than the fill cap on the expansion tank:
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Originally Posted by Cashburn
Expansion tank appears to not be at highest point of cooling system?
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I think you need to worry about air pockets interfering with coolant flow...I might be wrong, but most engines need an air-bleed at the highest point in the cooling system, which is usually the radiator cap on the radiator. On my Cobra there's a radiator cap fitting inserted into the upper radiator hose (I have no expansion tank, but do have an "overflow reservoir" mounted on the inner fender wall, much like a production car). On my car, the radiator cap is clearly at the highest point in the system.
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Last edited by YerDugliness; 11-04-2011 at 11:40 AM..
Reason: added quote from Cashburn
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