cruiser54 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 As the title asks, I'm interested in the results and/or pitfalls. I am so done with plastic bottles!!The upper hose is 1.25" inner diameter except where it bells out to 1.5" at the thermostat housing, , so I can choose which filler I want to use. Clearance issues? Photos? I'm thinking a recovery bottle can go over where the crappy plastic bottle and it's mounting is now. __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I took out the pressure bottle and it's little mounting bracket when I converted the cooling system. I had just bought a super cheap generic overflow bottle...it was worth every penny (aka crap). So, I found a overflow from a Nissan Altima at the JY, that fit perfectly in the space by the heater fan and just screwed it to the firewall. Sorry no pictures, but it works beautifully. As far as clearance, I just mock fitted it...and it just popped right in to the desired spot, so I drilled a couple holes...now it's permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 You went with a later radiator with a filler on it? The 2 Jeeps I've got with the pressure bottles have newish radiators.....Hence my curiosity about the filler neck in the upper hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I don't see why you couldn't.... never knew they sold those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I have this set up and it all tucks in fine (using the closed system radiator). I used a cheap universal overflow however I did get a factory one from a 2.5 cherokee as there was a write up on it a while back and it fit great just can't remember where. I will go out and get some pics today for you if you would like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I was replacing the radiator anyway. If I had newish "closed" radiator, I would not hesitate to use the filler neck adapter. It does basically the same job. I think I missed that part and was addressing the overflow. Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Pics, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Pics, Thanks guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 I ordered 2 of the Moroso 63745 filler necks from amazon a minute ago. I tried slipping an upper radiator hose on a 1.5" fitting and it just won't go. The selection of 1.25 inline filler necks sucks. Moroso or plastic. No plastic for me....and it stands taller than the Moroso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I think mines moroso also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 When I do the job, I'll take photos and provide part numbers. Coolant recovery bottle that fits nicely would be a good find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Some parts stores sell a couple different size universal ones. The larger one cones with a bracket. I have a later model stock tank in the factory location, turtle tank bracket removed, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 I saw the plastic ones the parts stores offer. I'm on a "no plastic" binge regarding my cooling system though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 whatcha got against plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Renix pressure bottles, Jeep heater control valves.........I'm done with plastic. You know why the parts stores have the plastic ones on hand???? Because they fail alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Renix pressure bottles, Jeep heater control valves.........I'm done with plastic. You know why the parts stores have the plastic ones on hand???? Because they fail alot. Radiator plastic side tanks come to mind also............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 .......I'm done with plastic. "Just one word....are you listening....Plastics." Mr. McGuire (Walter Brooke) to Benjamin Broddock (Dustin Hoffman) The Graduate 1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIKE Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 When I do the job, I'll take photos and provide part numbers. Coolant recovery bottle that fits nicely would be a good find. This is the one I use. http://www.quadratec.com/products/51216_02.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 When I do the job, I'll take photos and provide part numbers. Coolant recovery bottle that fits nicely would be a good find. This is the one I use. http://www.quadratec.com/products/51216_02.htm Happen to have a picture on where yours is mounted? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIKE Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 It mounts in the stock location. The mounting holes are already there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 http://macsradiatorshop.com/surge-overflow-tanks.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 re: overflow bottle When I converted to 4.0, I reused my stock 2.5 overflow bottle (as shown in earlier pics). I kept the stock 4.0 air filter box, though, and had to modify things a bit. I deleted the EGR solenoid and associated plumbing and wiring (capped off the EGR altogether as well) and had to cut/fold the pinch seam above the inner fender to accommodate the 4.0 wiring harness behind the bottle. It worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIKE Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 http://macsradiatorshop.com/surge-overflow-tanks.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 that plastic overflow works on renix but not HO, as the HO computer is located in that space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 It mounts in the stock location. The mounting holes are already there. Did you convert to an open system on your 89? The 2.5 bottle fits well in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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