Where to put Overflow Tank ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Already Gone** · 06-27-2006, 04:33 PM

I want to get one of those nifty long skinny aluminum Mr Gasket overflow tanks for my ride. Can you guys post pics if you have one of these installed on your truck to give me some ideas cause I cant seem to find a place to place it so it looks and fits properly..

DangerBoy · 06-27-2006, 06:39 PM

I'm in the same boat here too. I picked one up about a year ago and haven't gotten around to installing it yet and I think its time.

71STPSDE · 06-27-2006, 06:44 PM

Here is a pix of my overflow tank on my truck.

ChevyDude · 06-27-2006, 09:16 PM

Chrome puke can on the passenger side, 18" finned trans cooler on the drivers side...all tucked behind the grill!

**Already Gone** · 06-27-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 71STPSDE

Here is a pix of my overflow tank on my truck.

Thanks for the pic but my battery is right where the tank and the fresh air hose is on your truck. I could probably put it on the drivers side of the rad but then I'd have to run long lines..

Mudder · 06-28-2006, 06:12 AM

Here's mine.

**Already Gone** · 06-29-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder67

Here's mine.

Looks like you and Chevydude have the answer to my problem. I think I'll get the puke tank powdercoated black so it wont be so noticeable behind the grill. Chevydude where did you get that finned trans cooler from , I think that would work for me too.. Mudder that flat piece of (( aluminum??)) across the top of your rad, did you buy it or make it. I'd like to get that piece for my truck cause it smooths things out so nice under the hood.

Mudder · 06-30-2006, 06:45 AM

I got that from LMC. Not sure if the vendor's here on the board have it or not. I wouldn't be hard to make.

ChevyDude · 06-30-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Looks like you and Chevydude have the answer to my problem. I think I'll get the puke tank powdercoated black so it wont be so noticeable behind the grill. Chevydude where did you get that finned trans cooler from , I think that would work for me too

Look on Ebay, search 18" finned trans cooler. Some come with hose barb fitting and some don't....just get the dual line version. You can get them in 15" if you want too. Mine is 18" I may have to do some special fitting as I have not put the grill in yet...but I can handle that.

ChevyDude · 06-30-2006, 05:22 PM

Mudder your truck is freakin' Awesome!!!

Mudder · 06-30-2006, 05:26 PM

Thank you ChevyDude. Gonna get ready and go get it here in a little while. Have been working a ton of overtime this year and haven't really had it out since May. Kids took it one weekend but I haven't had any fun with it.

ChevyDude · 06-30-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Mudder that flat piece of (( aluminum??)) across the top of your rad, did you buy it or make it. I'd like to get that piece for my truck cause it smooths things out so nice under the hood.

Mudder · 06-30-2006, 05:44 PM

That piece of alum is retangular in shape and has about 3 bends and two holes for mounting. If anyone needs a closer pic just let me know.

68 short step · 06-30-2006, 07:56 PM

on your guyes overflow tank looking on summit web site i see on those they have a inlet and outlet... umm how does that work, radiator overflow nipple (by rad cap) goes to inlet and out let is just dumped to the street?
is that correct?

ChevyDude · 06-30-2006, 08:37 PM

The rad flows into the inlet and I believe sucks it back with vacuum as it balances from run to stop. The overflow or outlet is just an overflow outlet for the tank if it was to fill up..it would then dump on the ground.

kelsfine69 · 07-01-2006, 12:01 AM

Heres mine, then i ran a stainless tube under the rad to connect.

**Already Gone** · 07-01-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Heres mine, then I ran a stainless tube under the rad to connect.

Thanks < I guess I could mount the tank that way too. Seeing you live so close are you bringing your truck to the Super Run in Red Deer on the August long weekend?

06-27-2006, 04:33 PM	#1
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06-27-2006, 06:39 PM	#2
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? I'm in the same boat here too. I picked one up about a year ago and haven't gotten around to installing it yet and I think its time. __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

06-27-2006, 06:44 PM	#3
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? Here is a pix of my overflow tank on my truck. Attached Images __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

06-27-2006, 09:16 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? Chrome puke can on the passenger side, 18" finned trans cooler on the drivers side...all tucked behind the grill! Attached Images

06-28-2006, 06:12 AM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? Here's mine. Attached Images

06-30-2006, 06:45 AM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? I got that from LMC. Not sure if the vendor's here on the board have it or not. I wouldn't be hard to make.

06-30-2006, 05:22 PM	#10
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? Mudder your truck is freakin' Awesome!!!

06-30-2006, 05:26 PM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? Thank you ChevyDude. Gonna get ready and go get it here in a little while. Have been working a ton of overtime this year and haven't really had it out since May. Kids took it one weekend but I haven't had any fun with it.

06-30-2006, 05:44 PM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? That piece of alum is retangular in shape and has about 3 bends and two holes for mounting. If anyone needs a closer pic just let me know.

06-30-2006, 07:56 PM	#14
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? on your guyes overflow tank looking on summit web site i see on those they have a inlet and outlet... umm how does that work, radiator overflow nipple (by rad cap) goes to inlet and out let is just dumped to the street? is that correct?

06-30-2006, 08:37 PM	#15
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Where to put Overflow Tank ? The rad flows into the inlet and I believe sucks it back with vacuum as it balances from run to stop. The overflow or outlet is just an overflow outlet for the tank if it was to fill up..it would then dump on the ground. Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-30-2006 at 08:37 PM.

07-01-2006, 12:01 AM	#16
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