Radiator Overflow Tank Options

Anyone out there have a good solution for radiator overflow? Lots of aftermarket tanks, but wondering if anyone has a good way to mount?

 

I got mine from Speedway Motors, it's just a big cylinder about 15" tall, it bolts easily to the side of the radiator. I'll see if I can't grab you a pic when I head outside.

 

Old school tells me to just run a hose down the side of the radiator from the overflow cap like my past jeeps, but as I've aged, I feel it's probably better to have a tank to catch anything that might "boil over" if you will.

 

What I like about modern cars is they recapture so I really never have to add, unless there is a problem. Now the CJ looses a little over time (especially during the summers) such that I have to add some at times. No leaks, no overheating, holds pressure, no noticeable drips anywhere so I’m guessing it’s just steaming off a little each time.

 

That would be great, thanks. I see a number of stainless tanks out there.

 

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got mine from a car in boneyard , soooo long ago . don't remember what

 

I'm using an aluminum Meziere in my 3B. It's been in there for 12 years and so far just perfect. It mounts with two 1/4' socket head through bolts (sleeved). Obviously nothing too much stock in my B.

 

Thanks all, I have a few ideas now, man that desert cooling kit is spendy!

 

At lower left......Got this from my FLAPS. Cheap, as I recall . I simply fabricated a bracket for the top hanger & a mid way wrap around. ( Simply.....right , It was a PITA ) Used rubber fuel hose, down the right side & under the radiator , to the bottom overflow nipple on that tank. Works great, though..... & I run a Turbo

 

Ever done any cycling? I use a 20 oz-ish MSR style fuel bottle that sits snug in a Mt Bike water bottle cage bolted onto my passenger side fender. Drill a hole in cap for the tube, and a tiny hole to prevent pressure buildup...Works great, never had it fill up.

 

i use a nalgene bottle attached to the side of the radiator. 5+ years

 

No that's an interesting idea, I do have a number of bottles lying around (for some reason they seem to reproduce around here). Thanks, again

 

Now I'm gonna have to buy a water bottle cage. I've got a stainless water bottle that froze last year and domed out the base and won't stay put on my desk.

 

But how about sucking it back in? Different radiator cap?

 

Dorman makes a generic recovery tank that is much higher quality than the tank you get in the parts store kits.

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-603-001-Coolant-Reservoir-Bottle/dp/B000E35UV2/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1

I used this with a bracket I made on my J10.