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My 71 454SS has a radiator overflow catch can. Suspect it's an aftermarket item. Did radiator overflow to ground through a rubber tube that was attached just below cap or was a catch can used? Thanks, Ed

 

 

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'71 Black 406/700R4/10bolt, Branson participant

'71 Sandalwood SS454

'71 Project Darkest of Dark Green Metallics/GenIII346LS1/4L65E/12bolt posi

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First generation M/Cs did not have a coolant recovery system standard. When the coolant level rose, any excess would drain to the ground through the tube you referenced.

 

A coolant recovery system was a dealer-installed option for our cars. The recovery bottle's holder bracket mounts to the right inner fender well. I picked up one of these GM accessory kits a couple years ago. The kit also includes a different radiator cap.

 

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Mike

'72 Monte Carlo Custom

'74 Buick Regal

'99 Olds Aurora

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Tks, Mike. Mine is attached to right fender (not inner fender and looks aftermarket)next to battery. Ed

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