Is there a need for a coolant overflow tank?

Ehanson · Dec 22, 2016

rdinatal said:
After looking for a tank I decided to just leave it as is. Why?

- Could not find a tank small enough
- Any "custom" tank would look like carp
- Basically it's not needed
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll just let it pee on the floor and wipe it up till it stops. Anyway it's a great spot for a spare battery tender!

-R

Hit the auto wreckers, there must be a little car that will have a great little reservoir. Probably pretty cheap.

Ford850 · Dec 23, 2016

Ehanson said:
Hit the auto wreckers, there must be a little car that will have a great little reservoir. Probably pretty cheap.

That's a great suggestion! It will already have the cap and hose connections in the right places too.

rdinatal · Dec 23, 2016

I have searched for replacement tanks. All are large or custom shapes to fit in small spaces. The idea is not dead just on a lower priority.

Great ideas though.

-R

darmstrong2319 · Dec 23, 2016

What about the ones they use on ATVs they might work for you

yanmars · Dec 23, 2016

darmstrong2319 said:
What about the ones they use on ATVs they might work for you

Someone mentioned the fuel shut off on your tractor. Yours is in a much better place than the one on my 4510. It has had brush break it twice, yours is protected as it should be. I have seen others have them in the back, mine is low and on the right side of the engine.

Egon · Dec 24, 2016

Any small durable container that fits in a space somewhere should do. One of those large coffee containers, juice container, water bottle etc.

Might want to make one from plumbing pipe and connectors. Might be the easiest and best.

rdinatal · Dec 24, 2016

Egon said:
Might want to make one from plumbing pipe and connectors. Might be the easiest and best.

The best idea yet!!! I can do that with what's available at the Big Box hardware stores. PERFECT!

-R

Egon · Dec 24, 2016

Could even use some clear tubing on the side for level indication.

rdinatal · Dec 24, 2016

Egon said:
Could even use some clear tubing on the side for level indication.

Yep, already on it. Just about to leave for a Christmas Eve trip to the toy, ah, tool store. I need something to do while watching the Patriots win over the Jets. :confused3:

-R