coolant overflow tank

[NEK5]

I bought a cheapy from Summit, but after doing a little research, it looks like the person who used it here had some issues. I`m using summits aluminum radiator, and it has the hose barb for the overflow at the neck. Will this tank work, or will I need a "recovery" tank?

Here`s the one I got from summit:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-G1474&N=700+115&autoview=sku


Here`s the rad I`m using:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-381331&N=700+0&autoview=sku

Do I need to get a specific cap for it? Or will one from the help section at the parts store work?

 

[jonathon]

I've got nothing terribly useful to add regarding that, but you can get OEM coolant bottles from your dealer.. even at full retail I think the one for my 84 was all of $38 with tax.

 

[yearzero]

It is my understanding that you need the kind of overflow tank that fills from the bottom and has a overflow tube coming out of the top. That way it can fill and recover.

This is the one I used.
weapon-r dot com Model: 826-134-101
It is kind of a tuner site, but it was pretty cheap and very high quality.

 

[4X4HIGH]

In order for a tank to be used as a recovery tank it must have a tube going to the bottom of the tank so the radiator can syphone water back into the radiator, and you must also have the proper radiator cap for a recovery system. There was a thread about this a couple weeks ago that i replied in.

 

[Grizzlyman]

LMC Trucks also have them cheap.

 

[NEK5]

In order for a tank to be used as a recovery tank it must have a tube going to the bottom of the tank so the radiator can syphone water back into the radiator, and you must also have the proper radiator cap for a recovery system. There was a thread about this a couple weeks ago that i replied in.

So a recovery tank is necessary, then? Without it, the rad wouldn`t refill?

The cheapie overflow tanks must be more for the 1/4 mile guys then?

 

[4X4HIGH]

So a recovery tank is necessary, then? Without it, the rad wouldn`t refill?

The cheapie overflow tanks must be more for the 1/4 mile guys then?

That is correct.

 

[NEK5]

That is correct.

Gotcha. Thanks for the help boys. With my summit rad, will any cap work?

 

[4X4HIGH]

If you want a recovery system the cap must have two rubber seals made for a recovery system.

 

[NEK5]

If you want a recovery system the cap must have two rubber seals made for a recovery system.

Is a factory setup a recovery system? If so, would a cap for a factory setup work?

 

[4X4HIGH]

Is a factory setup a recovery system? If so, would a cap for a factory setup work?

Yes, and yes.

 

[NEK5]

Yes, and yes.

Thanks Scott