Recomendations for a radiator overflow tank (2024)

Recomendations for a radiator overflow tank

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Postby luke-ao » Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:16 pm

Looking for ideas for a overflow tank for my 71, any ideas?

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Postby Busboy » Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:50 pm

You know that when filling these systems that don't have a factory overflow tank you're supposed to leave a little space for expansion. If this is done and the cooling system is functioning properly there is no need for an overflow tank.

1967 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
Another 67 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
1972 F-350 Sport Custom cab & chassis.
1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.

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Postby luke-ao » Fri Nov 23, 2018 6:32 pm

Really? I never knew that after all these years! Makes perfect sense in hindsight . Thanks

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Postby shorty73 » Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:20 am

My original overflow tank had a crack that seeped slowly so I pulled it to fix. While it was out, I cut the top off an Aunt Jemina syrup bottle and plopped it into the bracket. Fit perfect. Would have kept it if the OE tank wasn't repairable.

1968 F250 2wd 360/c6 PS PB (disc) Camper Special

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Postby Ranchero50 » Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:03 am

I installed the DC kit for a baby Bronco on the inner fender. Works pretty well but they were blems and leak a little out the top where the cap fits poorly.

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Postby Bumpside Bobby » Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:30 pm

1969 F250 Ranger 390 4spd w/POWER STEERING (no name yet) over 500,000 miles
1956 Willys Jeep CJ5 modified powered by Ford "TONKA"

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Postby sargentrs » Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:25 pm

I like this one

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Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.

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Postby luke-ao » Tue Nov 27, 2018 10:30 pm

WOW, Tall Boy, how old do you suppose that is, early 70's?

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Postby ButtaBean » Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:39 pm

I dont have pics of it, but I used a douche bottle on my brother in laws chevy was NOT popular with the ol lady, though.

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Postby RangerRat » Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:59 pm

I got a universal one at Oreilly's. The square looking one. Mounted it on the inner fender at the radiator support.

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Postby sargentrs » Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:03 pm

Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.

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Postby 72bumbee » Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:21 pm

I zip tied an old coolant jug to the radiator support.
But yes to busboys response.... I installed this before replacing the radiator water pump and hoses..... it did not come from the factory with an overflow