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Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:29 am
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
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:37 am
by CactusTwo
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:32 am
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
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 1:50 pm
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
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:37 pm
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.
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:39 am
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
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:44 am
by stuplich@ymail.com
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:06 am
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.
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:30 pm
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.
Re: Overflow tank for 1996
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:44 pm
by QuantumRift
Check those rad caps, don't always blame the expansion/surge tank. Faulty rad caps can cause tank problems.