11-10-2005, 05:37 AM | #1 |
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coolant reservoir questions
Ok i got a hold of some extra 10 ga. t-304 polished stainless at work, and i made me an overflow tank, i have never liked where the stock one was anyhow.
My question is, if it is airtight will it allow fluid to be pushed in it, or even allow the fluid to be sucked back up by the radiator when needed.... I can put fittings or whatever i need to on it, just kinda need to know what to do...... Does it need a vent, i already bought a drain cock, so that i can empty it. Wouldn't it be best to locate the fitting for the coolant hose on the bottom of the thing so that it would recirculate easier..... just a lil help needed if anyone knows..... thanks.....
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11-10-2005, 07:24 AM | #3 |
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Re: coolant reservoir questions
Right! Just try to replicate the level of the stock piece; the water level in the tank is critical to it working correctly, no matter how far away from the radiator.
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11-10-2005, 08:01 AM | #4 |
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well i should be able to take two pieces of tubing, one for the vent and one for the overflow, drill two holes, weld in the tubing, and then run them flush with the top of the can, use one for push and pull and the other as the vent right........
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11-10-2005, 08:49 AM | #5 |
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Re: coolant reservoir questions
If it pukes coolant all over the ground; figure out why & fix it...In other words, I wouldn't make anything permanent until it works well.
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11-10-2005, 08:54 AM | #6 |
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11-10-2005, 01:03 PM | #7 |
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Re: coolant reservoir questions
well, that is what i am trying to avoid, I want to relocate it, and with anything that size dimensions etc., there really isn't anywhere to put it,
The one i built is only 3" thick, 8" wide, and 18" tall.... I think it should hold enough coolant. thanks for the link KB>.......i am gonna take the tubing bender to work, and roll some of the tubing, so that is comes out like the one canton copied of the factory one. Maybe i get this halfway down.....lol |
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