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Old 03-12-2016, 07:49 PM
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Original FE expapansion tank, has anyone switch over to the tank Dove manufactor makes?
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Old 03-13-2016, 08:21 PM
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Dove is synonymous with casting porosity. I wouldn't want to chance running one. Anyway, as mentioned they're cast aluminum and bare very little resemblance to an OEM one. My $.02...
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Thanks, I have a tank that was chrome plated from the previous owner, it has a small leak, with the chrome makes it difficult to find.I actually started my search for a new tank.
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There is a company called FCRC Machine that sells a aluminum expansion tank for 159.99, under the name Champion it looks pretty nice.
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ok, ill check them out, Thanks
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There are some nice polished stainless ones out there. I bought mine from Hillbank.
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I have only heard good from the KMS version

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Original FE expapansion tank, has anyone switch over to the tank Dove manufactor makes?
I have about a decade ago; so far no leaks.
Pics of Dove expansion tank in my gallery.
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The height needs to be shortened to fit the CCX. Keep them in a material easy to modify, new is best.
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Ray, I may be interested in the chrome tank that you have.
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If you want an alloy tank go with a Kirkham, not cheap but great quality
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Ray, I purchased a new tank made to exact specs for my Contemporary from Gessford.
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After repeated leaks I desoldered my entire tank, cleaned all the soft solder off and resoldered the whole thing with grade III silver solder. 7 years later, not one leak.
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Thanks for all the Advice, I found a short neck tank as Nick stated. I should know in a few days when the tank arrives. Also Leon if you want my old tank send me a note. Thanks everyone.
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]Ray,
Yes, let me know what you will be willing to take for it.
Is it leaking at the seam or don't you know?
Also can you sends pic?
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[quote=leon;1384471]]Ray,
Yes,
Is it leaking at the seam or don't you know?
Also can you sends pic?
Thank You Leon
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[quote=leon;1384471]]Ray,
Yes,
Is it leaking at the seam or don't you know?
Also can you sends pic?
Thank You Leon
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