Coolant Overflow Tanks
Coolant Overflow Tanks
My car doesn’t have a coolant overflow tank. After a few episodes of dumping coolant across the driveway and in the garage I think it’s something I should get. Note: First time coolant dumped in garage because, I think, a bad radiator cap; 2nd, 3rd, 4th time were probably me overfilling radiator.
I’m thinking of getting a stainless steel tank like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-300103 Opinions?
Thanks,
Jim
I’m thinking of getting a stainless steel tank like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-300103 Opinions?
Thanks,
Jim
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Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
I guess it beats an old Schlitz Tall Boy beer can in a nice car
* on a serious note, I like the plastic jugs
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Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
I have one like that on a few of my cars. They work good.JimsHot66 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:41 pm
I’m thinking of getting a stainless steel tank like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-300103 Opinions?
Thanks,
Jim
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Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Jim,JimsHot66 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:41 pmMy car doesn’t have a coolant overflow tank. After a few episodes of dumping coolant across the driveway and in the garage I think it’s something I should get. Note: First time coolant dumped in garage because, I think, a bad radiator cap; 2nd, 3rd, 4th time were probably me overfilling radiator.
I’m thinking of getting a stainless steel tank like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-300103 Opinions?
Thanks,
Jim
I always run an overflow tank, I have one similar to the Summit example you found. Make sure the diameter of the tank will fit in the area you have to mount it.
Here is how I mounted mine:
Jim
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
I think this is the one I got. it's skinny & cheap. Just like all my girlfriends ! except for Bertha,but she's a good cook!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114185993624?h ... SwigVhtvPo
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114185993624?h ... SwigVhtvPo
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Oh wow! Last time I had a Schlitz Tall Boy (not the 40oz.) I had 6 of them on a bet....ouch! That was decades ago....haven't had one since.Joe Travers wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 8:08 pmI guess it beats an old Schlitz Tall Boy beer can in a nice car
* on a serious note, I like the plastic jugs
Joe
I like the plastic ones because you can see the fluid level. The stainless cylinder will fit better where I want to put it though so I think I'll go with it.
Thanks!
Jim
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Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Same here.
Takes up about same amount of fender well as the original bag type on hanger.
Joe
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I digress further... actually they were Schlitz Malt Liquor Tall Boy's...nasty hang over.JimsHot66 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:56 pmOh wow! Last time I had a Schlitz Tall Boy (not the 40oz.) I had 6 of them on a bet....ouch! That was decades ago....haven't had one since.Joe Travers wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 8:08 pmI guess it beats an old Schlitz Tall Boy beer can in a nice car
* on a serious note, I like the plastic jugs
Joe
Thanks!
Jim
Just ordered the SS tank; that with the volt gauge to replace my never hooked up amp gauge got me free shipping.
Jim
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Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Get on the Bull That's nasty stuff man.
I kinda like the stainless tank, looking @ it. I could use the space, come to think of it
Joe
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Why weren't "overflow" tanks stock. My stock brandy new 66 Cyclone GT didn't have one and neither does my 63 (originally a 260) with a 289/302 have one. They were designed to seek their own level. Yup, if you race they are required.
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Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Expansion tanks were common on the early '60s Fords. I don't know about the '63 Comet but the '66 should have a bag that hangs on the inner fender well.
Joe
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think those were washer fluid bags weren't they?Joe Travers wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:01 amExpansion tanks were common on the early '60s Fords. I don't know about the '63 Comet but the '66 should have a bag that hangs on the inner fender well.
Joe
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Joe if you are really pressed for space the one I posted above will save more room & is also polished stainless with a nice alum cap. pretty nice piece for 25 bucks & free shipping too.Joe Travers wrote: ↑Sat Mar 05, 2022 11:30 am
I kinda like the stainless tank, looking @ it. I could use the space, come to think of it
Joe
you really dont need a big one, only a cup or 2 ever gets pushed over there. it's skinnier than it's own cap;
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Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
I was working on a stock '65 last year w/o washer. Radiator was plumbed in.
A fluke, I reckon. Remember the old Mustangs had hose clamped on side of radiator to ground zero.
Joe