Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
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What are you guys using for radiator overflow cans? (1 Viewer)
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Gatorade bottle duct taped to the radiator support going down to the frame ;p
I went to the local auto parts store (G.I. Joes, Schucks) and bought their cheapo universal bottle. I think I paid 10 or 12 bucks. I think their is a lot of info on this in the FAQ. The FJ60's have a cool setup, but then I called the $tealer and they wanted 90 bucks for all the parts!
CCOT has a replacement but it is pretty cheesy! When I purchused my 40 it came with a 1 gallon milk jug! WT!
I used a generic radiator overflow bottle that is sold at Checker ($14) and welded a bracket and mounted it next to my radiator. Very clean install. I'll post pics tonight.
Here this was in the FAQ. got some pretty good ideas and pictures as well.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=136456
a 7 dollar kit from advance
its really quite nice
its really quite nice
a 7 dollar kit from advance
Do you have a link? That's my kind of price.
ya give me a min
http://www.advanceautoparts.com/ part# mcr3 1.5 quart reservoir. look under coolent recovery
Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
My '75 has one. I think it's original. Must be a later model thing.
Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
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Thanks 88. I called the local checker auto here and they have the mcr3 In stock for 10.99. I'm putting it in tonite. Looks clean. NTTAWW a gatoraide bottle. I just want the engine compartment to look good along with all the grease!
its really clean looking.
So this might be a dumb questions but why do i need an overflow can? My truck did not come with one and seems to be holding its temp fine. The overflow tube goes down under the frame and just vents/drips there. Is this really bad? I just ordered my FSM's so I'm sure this will be answered in that but how much coolant is supposed to be put in when doing a change?
you really dont, but its considerate,and if you run a little low for any reson the rad. will pull it out
cruiser88, thanks. Thats what I thought. I will be getting one, considering the emissions and gear oil she leaks the least I can do for mother earth is keep the coolant off the road!
i got the purdy alum ocagonal one from summit racing, but it's overflow only, not return.
