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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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The 69 BB coolant system uses a pressurized expansion tank that's located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Is the same setup used with the 68BB's?
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As per the NCRS judging guide the only big block to use an expansion tank is the L-88. It came equipped with an aluminum tank. Mine did not have one and to my knowlege no other big block came with an expansion tank in 1968.
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I have '68 BB L36 - no expansion tank - fill level within header tank allows required expansion.
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Mt 68 L36 has the original Harrison radiator (well, at least the tanks...) and no expansion tank.
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I have '68 BB L36 - no expansion tank - fill level within header tank allows required expansion.
Oopps - forgot to say that I replaced the rad with a year specific Dewitt aluminium piece
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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My 68' BB has no expansion tank. 68' BB's did not come from the factory with the tank'
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