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Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 2:13 pm
by Joe Travers
poboyjo65 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 1:27 pm
I guess those bags are pretty tough but I wouldn't trust them for coolant. Loman had one of the merc head washer tanks plumbed for coolant on his 65 racecar.
Pretty cool tank! Do you know what years they were available?
Pretty cool if could find a NOS that hasn't been stained by rust. Probably one of those unobtainium parts, I imagine
Joe
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 2:32 pm
by poboyjo65
I dont think it is rust,just years that turn it yellow. Think they came out in 64 maybe? & still had them in 66 ,maybe 67,not sure how long they were available. They pop up now & then on ebay. I found one,was in the original box. I took it off to keep it clean.lol
little overflow tank hiding around the corner.
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 3:05 pm
by SASSY
That is sonething I still need to address. Need something different and cool, any ideas out there??
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:49 pm
by Jims65cyclone
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:39 pm
by popscomet
my 64 came with a bag.....with a foot pump,,,,,pop
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:46 pm
by popscomet
popscomet wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:39 pm
my 64 came with a bag.....with a foot pump,,,,,pop
sorry,,I mis-read the post......my 64 didn't have a overflow tank,,,odd ,,as it was factoy A/C...pop
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:52 pm
by robib
Yes, I have one of those bags on my 63 1/2 Comet. It is connected to the windshield washer pump and my 66 had a molded plastic container that held the washer fluid. Tell me what 60s Ford cars had stock overflow containers.
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:56 pm
by SASSY
That is about a 1950 Consul sedan delivery(English Ford), I owned one! Wish I had a pic. Too bad about the lack of power.
Is that overflow an original Mountian Dew bottle?
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:24 pm
by poboyjo65
robib wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:52 pm
Tell me what 60s Ford cars had stock overflow containers.
None that I recall. seems like it was 70's or 80's when they came out.
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:59 pm
by Joe Travers
robib wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:52 pm
Tell me what 60s Ford cars had stock overflow containers.
The early '60s big block Galaxies had expansion tanks.
Joe
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:02 pm
by poboyjo65
I forgot about those.
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:21 pm
by Jims65cyclone
SASSY wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:56 pm
Is that overflow an original Mountian Dew bottle?
I can't remember. It was either that or a Kick-a-Poo Joy Juice bottle. I recall it had a couple of dirt bike motorcycles in the back, though.
Jim
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:13 am
by SASSY
Did a google search, yep it's about a 1965 bottle!
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:29 pm
by JimsHot66
Not as creative as some examples here (I've seen a Coke bottle used) but it should work. It's 3" X 10" and fits really well. Even allows for the washer reservoir I'll never use.
Jim
Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:28 pm
by Joe Travers
SASSY wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:13 am
Did a google search, yep it's about a 1965 bottle!
Thanks for verifying, Fred!
I think it's a pretty cool piece, if you can get your hands on one. Certified MercuryMan
Joe
