Coolant recovery systems

[GrandpaKevin]

Depending on how original you want/need to be I used this polished stainless recovery tank on my wife's Challenger.

I mounted it right next to the radiator and it works perfectly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/113667001521?hash=item1a7714ccb1:g:hogAAOSwXahbV5Mv

[jimynick]

@jimynick That must have been a Bruce County thing. You never saw that where I came from. 

LOL! That's because in Perth County they couldn't afford beer in cans, they drank that pumpkin juice pony pee out of dirty old Mason jars! 

[Claudia]

I added an aftermarket overflow tank to my car.  Although I think they should have added a slight flare to the hose connection points . . . otherwise, I am pretty happy with mine so far.

[73TopBanana]

Systems look great! Well done.

[73TopBanana]

Lets see...how many cars made in the last 40 + years don't have one ?

What does this statement mean?

[73TopBanana]

Lets see...how many cars made in the last 40 + years don't have one ?

What does this statement mean?

[Burdar]

I added an aftermarket overflow tank to my car.  Although I think they should have added a slight flare to the hose connection points . . . otherwise, I am pretty happy with mine so far.

On the lack of a flare.  My solution was to cut off the tube and drill out the bottom of the tank.  Then I added a 6AN fitting in the bottom so I could run aluminum hard line up to the rad cap.  The overflow tube is still in place on the bottom.

[Cudajason]

I added an aftermarket overflow tank to my car.  Although I think they should have added a slight flare to the hose connection points . . . otherwise, I am pretty happy with mine so far.

On the lack of a flare.  My solution was to cut off the tube and drill out the bottom of the tank.  Then I added a 6AN fitting in the bottom so I could run aluminum hard line up to the rad cap.  The overflow tube is still in place on the bottom.

DUDE! that looks awesome.

I have the hard plastic overflow can adn rubber lines.  I may have to upgrade now!!!

[73TopBanana]

First choice challenger top banana, second choice challenger panther pink!

[YellowThumper]

74s came with factory ones. Mount by side of radiator near battery. Although they are not puurdy...

[Brads70]

I added an aftermarket overflow tank to my car.  Although I think they should have added a slight flare to the hose connection points . . . otherwise, I am pretty happy with mine so far.

Please, please, please consider getting rid of that glass fuel filter. IMO they should be illegal! They can break or rattle loose. A disaster waiting to happen!  I know from personal experience. I'd just hate to read on here someday how you lost your car ( or worse!) to a fire. Metal ones are the safest . IMO plastic ones are also not a good idea.

[73TopBanana]

Yes, have seen those stock ones for a 74, the overflow on my vehicle is on the passenger side which i can switch but, it gets too cramped in the battery area.
Thanks for the suggestion, am going with a universal stainless steel canister. Was suggested by another member. The emmision canister is gone so have the room.
Have a good day

[73TopBanana]

Crap, my vehicle has one of those! Will change to metal when i get a chance.
Thanks for letting us know.

[MoparLeo]

The OP's first question was would it be a good idea to have a recovery system. My point was YES. that is why they started to put them on at the factory starting in 1973-4. It helps to prevent coolant loss, overheating and cooling system corrosion.

[71383bee]

That 74 recovery bracket is darn near priceless last time I looked.  For a pinch I recommend the "beer can" method or the parts stores have retro fit bottles and brackets. 

Agree that they are a good idea.  I have to top off the one in the 73 every now and then.


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