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Radiator Recovery Tank

Posted: 4/9/06 8:28am Message 1 of 4
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Grayslake, IL - USA
Joined: 3/15/2004
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Vette(s): 1969 C3 Coupe. Was an L-46 now a ZZ3 w/M-21 4-speed, manual steering and brakes, 3.70 Posi. Red with Balck interior, non-numbers matching.
I have a 69' coupe with the 26", 4-row copper radiator. Since this configuration didn't come with an overflow or recovery tank from the factory, I was hoping that I could use one from a 73 on up model.
I purchased one of these tanks new and found out the hard way that it doesn't appear that it will mount on my fenderwell :-(
Did they change the inner fenderwells on 73-up  C3's?
Has anyone else tried this? Any idea if it can be done?
I would like to put something in to catch the coolant when my raditaor 'hic ups' but I don't want to put in some ugly aftermarket/universal fit thingy.
Any suggestions would be most appreciated!
Thanks!
Elm



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Radiator Recovery Tank

Posted: 4/9/06 9:45am Message 2 of 4
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Braselton, GA - USA
Joined: 11/29/2005
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Vette(s): 1968 convertible 427/390 British Green w/saddle interior and soft top.4 spd no air. It has just been mechanically restored from the tires up, and I'm working on the cosmetics.
I have a 68 convertible and you need to use the Harrison aluminum radiator recovery tank. It fits perfectly on the passenger side fender well. Go to Keenparts.com and click on the "view diagrams and it will describe all of the parts needed to make a good install. Also right now there are some good deals on Ebay fot the tank, but they run out soon. When installing, get a friend to help, you need at least 3 hands when putting on the straps.        Jim


Radiator Recovery Tank

Posted: 4/9/06 9:47am Message 3 of 4
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Braselton, GA - USA
Joined: 11/29/2005
Posts: 47
Vette(s): 1968 convertible 427/390 British Green w/saddle interior and soft top.4 spd no air. It has just been mechanically restored from the tires up, and I'm working on the cosmetics.

If you have A/C, You will need to use the rubber bag recovery tank cause the compressor wont let the aluminun have enough clearence

                                                                     Jim




Radiator Recovery Tank

Posted: 4/9/06 1:41pm Message 4 of 4
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Grayslake, IL - USA
Joined: 3/15/2004
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Vette(s): 1969 C3 Coupe. Was an L-46 now a ZZ3 w/M-21 4-speed, manual steering and brakes, 3.70 Posi. Red with Balck interior, non-numbers matching.
Jim,
I don't have A/C or the aluminum style Harrison  radiator.
The aluminum  Harrison tanks were designed for the aluminum radiator since they don't have radiator caps on the radiator itself. This tank isn't really a "Recovery" tank but more of a "Reservoir" because it holds coolant under pressure- These tanks will still burp anti freeze if it's too full or the pressure is too high. The "Recovery" tanks are not pressurized and simply allow the radiator to burb coolant and save it without spewing it on the pavement.
I just need something to catch the overflow- Not another pressurized tank.
Thanks!
Elm



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