Aluminum coolant tank

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stuplich@ymail.com
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Aluminum coolant tank

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Replacement coolant tank from Four Seasons Radiator in Gallaway, Tennessee, https://www.fsrproducts.com/shopping/pr ... 104771&c=0
Built to order with the sight glass on the correct side, about one week lead time...$231.00

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'96 Sahara 3530, mine since '01
250 hp 3126 Cat, MD3060 Allison
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Re: Aluminum coolant tank

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Mel,

Thank you for posting that link.

Was this a recent purchase?
The reason I'm asking is I tried to get a hold of these people two years ago, and zero reply. Had they replied, I would have already had one of these tanks installed on my coach. :?
John
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.
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Re: Aluminum coolant tank

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John
Not recent.
Mel
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Re: Aluminum coolant tank

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They are still there! Ordered one today for my 98 Safari Sahara! $231.00 plus shipping -- only about $20 more than the plastic one from Ford.
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1998 Safari Sahara 3506 (since 9/2020)
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Chuck,

Thank you for updating us on the status. It sure is a great deal compared to the cheap Ford plastic ones that are prone to failure, and the expensive aluminum and steel ones that where charging around $400.
John
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Re: Aluminum coolant tank

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Hope this doesn't double post! Selected preview and it went away! Anyway, the new aluminum tank arrived today. Already installed it.

30-45 minute job if all goes well. Just 4 bolts and 4 hoses, also had to transfer one plug. I also had to raise the aluminum tanks about 1/2 inch with washer spacers so It doesn't rub.

I have included photos of each side and the spacers. Also the invoice. About the same cost as the plastic tank.

Nice "sight glass" so you can see the level.
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