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Radiator Expansion tank
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| Ray1960 |
03-12-2016 07:49 PM |
Radiator Expansion tank
Original FE expapansion tank, has anyone switch over to the tank Dove manufactor makes?
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Dove is synonymous with casting porosity. I wouldn't want to chance running one. Anyway, as mentioned they're cast aluminum and bare very little resemblance to an OEM one. My $.02...
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| Ray1960 |
03-13-2016 10:00 PM |
Thanks, I have a tank that was chrome plated from the previous owner, it has a small leak, with the chrome makes it difficult to find.I actually started my search for a new tank.
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| wrench87 |
03-14-2016 03:29 AM |
There is a company called FCRC Machine that sells a aluminum expansion tank for 159.99, under the name Champion it looks pretty nice.
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| Ray1960 |
03-14-2016 10:16 AM |
ok, ill check them out, Thanks
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| Bernica |
03-14-2016 10:53 AM |
There are some nice polished stainless ones out there. I bought mine from Hillbank.
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| 1985 CCX |
03-14-2016 11:05 AM |
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| Ken Oikawa |
03-14-2016 12:16 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray1960
(Post 1384051)
Original FE expapansion tank, has anyone switch over to the tank Dove manufactor makes?
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I have about a decade ago; so far no leaks.
Pics of Dove expansion tank in my gallery. |
| mickmate |
03-14-2016 05:55 PM |
The height needs to be shortened to fit the CCX. Keep them in a material easy to modify, new is best.
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Ray, I may be interested in the chrome tank that you have.
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| cobrakiwi |
03-14-2016 07:08 PM |
If you want an alloy tank go with a Kirkham, not cheap but great quality
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| streetrod1927 |
03-14-2016 07:13 PM |
Expansion Tank
Ray, I purchased a new tank made to exact specs for my Contemporary from Gessford.
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After repeated leaks I desoldered my entire tank, cleaned all the soft solder off and resoldered the whole thing with grade III silver solder. 7 years later, not one leak.
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| Ray1960 |
03-15-2016 11:05 AM |
Thanks for all the Advice, I found a short neck tank as Nick stated. I should know in a few days when the tank arrives. Also Leon if you want my old tank send me a note. Thanks everyone.
Ray
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]Ray,
Yes, let me know what you will be willing to take for it.
Is it leaking at the seam or don't you know?
Also can you sends pic?
Thank You Leon
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[quote=leon;1384471]]Ray,
Yes,
Is it leaking at the seam or don't you know?
Also can you sends pic?
Thank You Leon
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[quote=leon;1384471]]Ray,
Yes,
Is it leaking at the seam or don't you know?
Also can you sends pic?
Thank You Leon
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