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    Recovery Tank

     



    I need to buy and install a puke tank for the roadster. Any recommendations or guidance on the install? Does it require a different radiator cap?
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    Most of us use the cylindrical tube-type that mounts to the side of the radiator. The advantage of these is that they don't take up much room, and they do work quite well.


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    Yep, what he said. They're simple clean and effective. And the cap does need to be for a closed system.

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    Thanks for the intel. Tell me more about the cap for a closed system. Have a link to one?
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    Here's a link to a really good basic explanation of the wide range of terms used to confuse people about cooling systems - https://jimdinner.wordpress.com/2012...aps-explained/

    Go to your local parts store and tell them you want a radiator cap for a "closed" or "vented" system, and no these terms are not in conflict even though they sound like they are opposites. A ‘Vented’ cap = ‘Closed’ cap – ‘Vented’ means is sucks from the ZERO PRESSURE tank as it cools down. ‘Closed’ means it does not go to the ground.
    A ‘Non-Vented’ cap = ‘Open’ cap- ‘Non-vented’ means it does not suck coolant back into the cooling system. ‘Open’ means when the pressure gets too high it dumps onto the ground.

    Spend a dollar or two more and buy the name brand cap, like a STANT or equivalent.
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    Thanks Mr. Spears! I don't get on here as early as I used to.. So hopefully they got the info soon enough to be helpful.

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    I've got a mini Heineken keg that would fit the bill. It holds about a half gallon.
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    How does the grill come off? Is it just friction? I don't see any bolts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 32 Hemi Deuce View Post
    How does the grill come off? Is it just friction? I don't see any bolts.
    Anyone have any idea where to find the frame-mounted front turn signals used on the blue deuce in the above photo?
    Been looking for something different, kinda like the look of these.

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    Welcome.

    Those look to be just an old pair of cab clearance lights.

    Type in "vintage cab clearance lights" (E Bay or Goggle) and you can find a bunch of different variations. The older they are the heavier the metal is and a lot of times they will have real glass lenses. Newer ones will sometimes be made of stainless or aluminum. One thing you want to watch for is that some have a slight curve to the base which will not work well on a flat frame rail.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike P View Post
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    Those look to be just an old pair of cab clearance lights.

    Type in "vintage cab clearance lights" (E Bay or Goggle) and you can find a bunch of different variations. The older they are the heavier the metal is and a lot of times they will have real glass lenses. Newer ones will sometimes be made of stainless or aluminum. One thing you want to watch for is that some have a slight curve to the base which will not work well on a flat frame rail.



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    I've been looking at clearance lights for a while, have never seen any with the glass fins you see on these. Hoping to find the manufacturer/part #.

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    https://www.bing.com/images/search?v...=23&ajaxhist=0

    You could upgrade those buckets too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by firebird77clone View Post
    When I saw them my first thought was that they'd look pretty flash as riding lights on the bus.
    But US$75 to ship to Australia!!!
    Crikey!!
    Thanks for the link but I think I'll pass!
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    If you have an open shock mount like the blue deuce, you could use drill a hole and employ a large Visibolt to act as your turn signal like I did. They are small but bright enough to work as your turn signal. They worked for me.


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