Overflow tank for 1996

Covers engines and transmissions
Post Reply
geantbrun
Posts: 48
Joined: Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:52 pm

Overflow tank for 1996

Post by geantbrun »

Hi all,
My overflow tank has to replaced and I've read somewhere (https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuse ... page/2.cfm) the following:
The pictures from Galvanizd are not of the F6HZ-8A080-B overflow tank. The F6HZ-8A080-B tank is 30" x 6" x 3" (Long and Skinny) and sits on the top of the radiator of many 1998-2001 Beaver and Safari's with the Cat 3126b Engine. It's original Ford part number is F5HT-8A080-HA and was replaced with part number F6HZ-8A080-B.
Can someone confirm that the replacement F6HZ-8A080-B is also ok for my coach, a Sahara 96?

Regards,
Patrick
Safari Sahara '96
CAT 3126
CactusTwo
Posts: 70
Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:06 pm

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by CactusTwo »

Len and Brenda Nugent
Alberta, Canada, fulltimers since 2012
1996 Safari Serengeti 3740 front door, bought in Feb 2019
Cat 3126 300hp, Allison MD3060, VelvetRide suspension
sold 2008 GMC Duramax 3500 and 37' Cedar Creek 5th wheel
geantbrun
Posts: 48
Joined: Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:52 pm

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by geantbrun »

Thank you for your confirmation Len (and Brenda).
I'm gonna make the order.
Have a good day,
Patrick
Safari Sahara '96
CAT 3126
TDJohn
Posts: 552
Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:34 pm

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by TDJohn »

Patrick,

Be aware than in the recent past the Ford plastic replacement tanks have been having high failure rates, lasting only about a year or two.

Consider contacting this company, they make an aluminum version of the plastic tank for not much more money than what Ford charges for the plastic units. I recall another company making steel tanks, but they wanted like $400 for them, which is a bit steep, but still better than replacing one every one or two years.

https://www.fsrproducts.com/shopping/pr ... 104771&c=0
John
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.
deanshaw
Posts: 21
Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:54 pm

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by deanshaw »

I would highly recommend not using the plastic expansion tank. I replaced 3 and the third on cracked while I was climbing a narrow mountain road in Idaho. I could not stop or pull over and had to climb to the top, seriously overheating. I was able to add water there and made it into a campground where I replaced it but the damage was done. An injector disintegrated and dropping into the engine on the next trip, resulting in a major overhaul ($10,000). I have now installed a brass tank which is working well.
Phantomsafari
Posts: 7
Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:01 am

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by Phantomsafari »

I have a 1993 5.9 Safari I have not checked the expansion tank but I am interested in getting a metal replacement can you provide more information do I call that a racing company that was in the other link that made racing products I also like the idea of this brass tank but don’t know how to go about getting one thank you in advance
stuplich@ymail.com
Posts: 1146
Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:51 am

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by stuplich@ymail.com »

Mel
'96 Sahara 3530, mine since '01
250 hp 3126 Cat, MD3060 Allison
chuckster
Posts: 286
Joined: Thu Aug 27, 2020 4:53 pm

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by chuckster »

deanshaw wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:37 pm I would highly recommend not using the plastic expansion tank. I replaced 3 and the third on cracked while I was climbing a narrow mountain road in Idaho. I could not stop or pull over and had to climb to the top, seriously overheating. I was able to add water there and made it into a campground where I replaced it but the damage was done. An injector disintegrated and dropping into the engine on the next trip, resulting in a major overhaul ($10,000). I have now installed a brass tank which is working well.
OUCH.
Chuck & Mitzi
'01 Safari Zanzibar 3646 (side entry)
Cat 3126B / Allison MD3060
Magnum M-Series "Blue Max" chassis
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland toad
oldcobia
Posts: 109
Joined: Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:56 am
Location: N. Florida

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by oldcobia »

I want to let anyone who is wanting to replace radiator overflow tank that the one from FRS products is outstanding. The workmanship is second to none and fits like a glove. Thanks for the recommendation in previous posts.
1995 Safari Sahara 35’ 5.9 Cummins MD3060
User avatar
QuantumRift
Posts: 157
Joined: Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:09 pm
Location: Central Ohio

Re: Overflow tank for 1996

Post by QuantumRift »

Check those rad caps, don't always blame the expansion/surge tank. Faulty rad caps can cause tank problems.
QuantumRift
1996 Safari Serengeti
3126 CAT
6-speed Allison World Transmission
Post Reply