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nvrdone 07-08-2023 12:28 PM

next projects
 
Ok, on my '49 I've got 2 more new projects.
First, I want to wrap the exhaust with some kind of heat wrap. Any recommendations?
Also, I need to find a coolant over flow tank / catch can. I don't want billet.
Any ideas on that?
Thanks.

dsraven 07-09-2023 11:33 AM

Re: next projects
 
are you looking for a coolant overflow from a donor, something home made from a cool looking object, not billet but possibly fabricated?

nvrdone 07-09-2023 02:14 PM

Re: next projects
 
I've seen things like a canteen, aftermarket, fabricated etc. Just not billet. That doesnt fit with my truck

dsraven 07-09-2023 10:51 PM

Re: next projects
 
I guess it depends on the theme then. Do you have one to stick to?

Tempest67 07-17-2023 11:23 AM

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I put a cheap plastic overflow tank under the front passenger fender. (out of sight)

the kit came with the clear hose, but I would have preferred black

nvrdone 07-17-2023 02:25 PM

Re: next projects
 
hey tempest 67 -- I like the location but how do you plan to fill it or check the coolant level?

Tempest67 07-17-2023 02:44 PM

Re: next projects
 
good question, you see that hole (plugged) in the inner fender beside the hole that the hose goes through......well, I can reach up under the fender to remove the lid of the reservoir, and place a hose in it attached to a funnel that goes through that other plugged hole.

I have been driving the truck for 3 years now, and have never needed to add coolant, so it really isn't THAT inconvenient to do, cause you don't need to do it very often. (look under the fender, and if the coolant level is about 1/2, then its fine)

I did it this way cause not only is space limited under the hood, but I did not want to see it.

Hope that helps

Tempest67 07-17-2023 05:17 PM

Re: next projects
 
or I could remove the clear hose from the rad, place a funnel in the hose and fill up the reservoir (as the reservoir is lower than the rad cap)

nvrdone 07-17-2023 06:29 PM

Re: next projects
 
I'm lovin that idea. thanks

Tempest67 07-18-2023 09:29 AM

Re: next projects
 
Glad you like it.

it is on post #122 of my build thread



picked it up from Summit

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-54003


if this link doesn't work, it is a Dorman Coolant Reservoir 54003

dsraven 07-18-2023 09:37 AM

Re: next projects
 
Curious. Does it have a tube inside the tank to allow flow back to the rad or is it a recovery tank only?

Tempest67 07-18-2023 09:44 AM

Re: next projects
 
the clear tube attaches to the bottom of the reservoir, so if the reservoir has coolant, the 'system' will 'draw it back' into the rad.


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-54003

dsraven 07-18-2023 09:49 AM

Re: next projects
 
Got it. I have seen some that just recover overflow from old style roads with large upper tanks with capacity to store coolant. Like our original rads. The little tube was basically to direct any overflow to the ground. The overflow res would catch that rather than allow it to hit the environment, no return flow to rad built in.

Tempest67 07-18-2023 10:10 AM

Re: next projects
 
this motor runs so cool, I can't believe it. Never been over 180*.

I dont know if its the overflow/recovery jug, the aluminum rad, the air deflector? or what, but the electric fans rarely come on, and when they do, it lowers the temps right away . (comes on at 180, I think?)

It is very stressful to drive an old vehicle and you keep looking at the gauge hoping it doesn't overheat. This truck runs very cool with no worries.


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