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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by chris66dad
Here is where I bought mine:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-X-1...Q5fAccessories

Edit: This store link will help for sizes they sell and is not time sensitive for "time left to buy".
http://stores.ebay.com/whiteperforma...&_sid=41354947

It is high quality and has an aluminum cap with an O ring seal. The seller was quick too. I bought the 17 x2 inch model but they come in different sizes. I plan on getting another one and doing away with the windshield washer bag.


Does this tank recirculate the recovered coolant or is it just a catch can?
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ogre
Does this tank recirculate the recovered coolant or is it just a catch can?
Diagram on one of the ebay sellers shows their model to be recirculating; overflow tube goes high in the tank.

This model appears similar design so I'm expecting it to be recirculating.

Perhaps Chris66dad can verify for this seller?
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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It does recirculate the coolant and keeps the radiator topped off to its "sweet spot". I add coolant to the overflow tank just like a modern cars cooling system.
The tank he sells is the same one that Mustang stores sell for $60
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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I bought 13" x 2" coolant recovery bottles for my 64.5 and 67 mustangs.
Nice and heavy duty.
Almost perfect.
Only complaint is bottle nipple is smaller than radiator nipple.
I'm very pleased.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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I am using a glass fruit jar looking one from an old Ford Tannus. We made a bracket/basket to hold it. This picture doesn't show it all that well. Its in the front driverside corner.

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