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Radiator Overflow Tank ??

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Buildflycrash, Mar 28, 2022.

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  1. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    (y)
    Indeed, it definitely does that.
     
    Last edited: Mar 31, 2022
    Glenn, Mar 31, 2022
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  2. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Functioning as it's designed to do of course and checking the level at any point in time not just when it's cooled down. (y)
     
    Glenn, Mar 31, 2022
    #22
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  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    (y)(y)
     
    Glenn, Mar 31, 2022
    #23
  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Somewhere I heard that, initially, coolant recovery was more of an anti-pollution device than for cooling performance. Much of the ejected coolant goes into storm drains and culverts and ends up in the water table. Seems reasonable.
     
    timgr, Mar 31, 2022
    #24
  5. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    It sure seems that would be the most logical, initial reasoning behind it. Safely monitoring the level is certainly a plus.
     
    Glenn, Mar 31, 2022
    #25
  6. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Started fabing a bracket.

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    Buildflycrash, Mar 31, 2022
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  7. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Update. I mounted the bracket and tank. Pretty high on the passenger fender but below the top of the radiator. It is Very sturdy. Thanks everyone for your input.

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    Buildflycrash, Apr 5, 2022
    #27
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  8. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Nice!

    I used a bicycle water bottle mount and an aluminum water bottle. Drilled a hole in the cap for the radiator feed and added a couple 90* fittings on the side with a piece of clear plastic tube for a sight glass. Works great, compact, inexpensive to make, and the bottle lifts right out if I need to remove it. Sorry no pics at this time.
     
    nickmil, Apr 6, 2022
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