Aftermarket coolant recovery tank

[Mastiff]

I've been modifying and cleaning up some stuff and have my coolant tank out. A few things are going on: I got a replacement battery tray that matches factory except that it doesn't have the mount holes for the coolant tank. Also, the tank itself looks terrible and is basically opaque at this point - and filled with sludge.

So I'd like to replace the tank. I was wondering if anyone has had luck with a universal from summit? Maybe I could mount a cylindrical shaped one to the single mounting stud I have left or something. It sort of hinges on how much volume I need. The factory overflow is quite huge but I've never noticed if it actually gets used. Anyone know?

If I need to I guess I'll either drill and tap my new battery tray, or weld some nuts on it.

 

[bradshawtech]

My sons 91 K5 has the Summit tank and it is plenty of capacity for our hot climate.

 

[Mastiff]

My sons 91 K5 has the Summit tank and it is plenty of capacity for our hot climate.

Do you know which one? They have hundreds it seems.

 

[bradshawtech]

not sure.... It is a small 4X6X6 tank and a bracket and hose.

Pretty simple.

 

[sweetk30]

mid 80's up to 91 had inner fender mounted one. i run them and like them best.

part #23 http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=55

 

[Mastiff]

mid 80's up to 91 had inner fender mounted one. i run them and like them best.

part #23 http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=55

Yeah, I currently have that factory one, but it has 3 holes for mounting, two of which are intended to attach to the battery tray. The battery tray I got from Rock Auto doesn't have the mounts. My original tray got rusty at the lower mount point and broke when I removed it.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Just make sure you know what you want and not to confuse an overflow tank with a recovery tank as they are different.

 

[sweetk30]

nooooo

#23 is a inner fender top mount and is no were near the batt tray .

 

[Mastiff]

nooooo

#23 is a inner fender top mount and is no were near the batt tray .

Oh, okay. I have 21 I guess. It wedges between battery tray and radiator basically. I don't think I have space on my driver's fender since I put all my electrical stuff there (dual battery controls and relays for fans and lights).

I think I'll just punt and try to scrub out my old one and then remove my battery tray and drill holes in it...

 

[streetrodchev]

#23 goes on the pass inner fender not the drivers side.

 

[Mastiff]

#23 goes on the pass inner fender not the drivers side.

Sorry, I wasn't thinking clearly. All my junk is on _passenger_ side near primary battery.

 

[1leg]

Just make sure you know what you want and not to confuse an overflow tank with a recovery tank as they are different.

Listen to this man.

You can pick up a cheap universal recovery tank at you local parts store for under $15.

Most of them you connect to the bottem of the tank. this is the important part.