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Coolant Recovery On 232

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Frank1268, Jun 11, 2020.

  1. Frank1268

    Frank1268 New Member

    Restoring my 72 CJ5 232. The question is: Was there a coolant recovery tank (bottle) in 1972 for the 232.
    I have a TSM; however, it is unclear, as is with the parts catalogues I have looked at. If the CJ5 was equipped with a coolant recovery tank what did it look like and where was it fastened.

    (The Jeep had an aftermarket rad cap and a ford bottle so no help from the existing set-up)
     
    Frank1268, Jun 11, 2020
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Nope. My '77 258 J10 did not have a coolant recovery bottle, factory or otherwise. My '75 CJ-6 does not have one. The '74-80 parts book shows 1977 as the earliest year for coolant recovery, and that does not include the CJs.

    Apparently mid-80s and later CJs have one. https://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/coolant-tank-pictures-1077831/ Fits next to the windshield washer bottle. I would guess your overflow is on the wrong side too.
     
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  3. zila

    zila I throw poop

    I added one to my 75/304
     
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  4. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Used an empty fire extinguisher to make the boys.
     
    sterlclan, Jun 12, 2020
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