Small coolant drip

[pblawman]

Hi all. I’m new to this forum.
Just got my new (to me) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340. I had some work done, including replacing the upper and lower radiator hoses. Everything is running fine, and the temp seems normal, but I’m seeing a small drip that I’ve never encountered before. I’m attaching a picture to show where it’s coming from.

is this normal? Is there something I should do to check it out further? Thanks.

 

[MOPAROFFICIAL]

No coolant overflow, so it goes out the hose. Check the cap I've been saying this a lot lately I know but its easily forgotten on the check list and if the spring has gotten weak.. the system cant build full psi cause it can't hold it. That's the operator of the overflow*

In a good working system only fill the radiator to about a 1/2" below the fill neck. Gives it room for immediate psi spikes during rpm or late opening when slowing.

Pretty normal to an extent though.

 

[Ricks70Duster340]

Hi all. I’m new to this forum.
Just got my new (to me) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340. I had some work done, including replacing the upper and lower radiator hoses. Everything is running fine, and the temp seems normal, but I’m seeing a small drip that I’ve never encountered before. I’m attaching a picture to show where it’s coming from.

is this normal? Is there something I should do to check it out further? Thanks.

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Likely the guys who did your radiator hoses overfilled the radiator. After awhile, the excess will be purged until the system finds its level. Just be sure to check the radiator fluid when cold and like MoparOfficial said, it should be about 1/2" below the top but certainly covering the tubes.

 

[pblawman]

Thanks for the responses. I’ll keep an eye on it.