I appreciate it. I saw the link to the controller you posted on another thread. I think they also sell one with a NPT sensor. Might go for that one and I could plug it into the Glo-Shift bleeder.

 

Rat rod catch can?

 

True reservoirs are not needed to simply fill the coolant systems on vehicles with a radiator cap. Many of us are too young or too old (memory gone) to remember or don't know most radiator filler necks didn't even have a nipple to attach an overflow. After a nipple and tube were added the first "reservoirs" were simply overflow containers (aptly called overflow tanks). The reservoir plumbing and cooling systems later allowed the overflowed coolant to be sucked back (recovered) into the cooling system as it cooled.

Important is a relative term as in decades past there was never a shortage of overheating engines. At least with a catch can as Lisa Bunch showed us we can reuse the liquid coolant that may be lost when your cap occasionally vents.

There are maintenance advantages, less things to leak/break with a simplified system and removing the reservoir may free up some space to store flammable fluids......
......

 

Correct.

My Chevelle does NOT have an overflow, the hose leaves the cap section and drains right on the ground. Having an overflow does not really help with purging air either.

 

Here's my fan controller setup. I mounted the controller itself next to the battery and pushed the sensor in right next to the radiator inlet for the closest possible temperature readings. You're correct, they do indeed make one with a 1/4" NPT sensor. If this one ever dies I very well may go to that kind.

Pay no mind to my fan mounting. It's a little janky, but it works fine as long as it's not overtightened. Even added foam and a little RTV to guard againt friction wearing through the radiator.

That's the idea! Those Heineken cans are neat. Never seen them shaped like a keg. A real bummer they don't make a better beer!

 

Here is how I have the radiator mounted in. Right now I only have one L bracket to hold it in place. I am also going to add one to the other side, but I didn't have one when I installed the radiator. Frankly, one is holding it fine, but two would make it very secure.

 

I was thinking if you took the lable off it would look like a mini keg. Could also use a Foster's can and leave the label on as they are commonwealth, or maybe someone from GB can send you a big can of English beer. Can't have a foreign beer can on a LR...

 

You need THESE CLAMPS...

 

Haha, as many American made/designed parts as I've got on this thing (including the engine) I could also use an American beer. Been thinking PBR, my favorite sh*t beer. Helps that I've got a few left in the garage. Might be a fun project today.

 

Shane, those clamps are neat. I like how they wrap on the inside. What's up with all the washers, though?