Temperature
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Racer
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Temperature
I have a 77 with L-82, Auto trans with A/C. That's completely stock. My engine Temp runs from 190 to a tad over 200. Is that the normal temperature for C-3. What temperature are you guys running at.... Also, when I fill the radiator with anti freeze, should I top off the coolant bottle????
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Melting Slicks
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The "coolant" bottle (aka coolant recovery tank or overflow tank) holds about 5 quarts of coolant and when the coolant is cold the coolant should only be about 1" deep. As the coolant heats up it expands and that tank will fill to as much as 3/4 full at full operating temperature.
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Racer
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From: Staten Island New York
The "coolant" bottle (aka coolant recovery tank or overflow tank) holds about 5 quarts of coolant and when the coolant is cold the coolant should only be about 1" deep. As the coolant heats up it expands and that tank will fill to as much as 3/4 full at full operating temperature.
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