[DeTomaso] Radiator Filler/Expansion Tank ?

[Christopher Kimball]

I used copper pipe for the cooling tubes running under the car, and I had them treated before installation so they wouldn't corrode.  I didn't bead the ends, but used double pipe clamps at either end.  It seems to work very well.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Chris
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> From: SOBill at aol.com> Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:07:00 -0400> To: detomaso at realbig.com> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Filler/Expansion Tank ?> > > > Barry,> > I am using 1 1/4 ID x 1 3/8 OD hard copper tubing I got at Home Depot.> > I got into the copper because:> > 1) My OEM tubes were pretty well wasted and also tended to hit the front > roll bar.> > 2) I needed to make new tubes to clear the power steering rack I am > installing. > > 3) Someday I may lay the radiator half way down and I would need to make a > second set of tubes for the front end. I wanted to use something available, > easy, and cheap.> > 4) I want to replace the long tubes under the chassis and add drains to the > tubes.> > I have a bead rolling tool which certainly isn't for use on 1/8 inch thick > hard copper. But by upping the roller pressure a little bit at a time, it > rolled beautiful beads. You can also make good bead equivalents by soldering > small gauge solid copper electrical wire to the tubes. The bead is a mechanical > stop for the hose camps and doesn't need to be a water seal. See the attached > pic.> > Let me know what you do.> > Have fun,> > SOBill Taylor> sobill at aol.com > > > > > > **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for > fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)> _______________________________________________> > Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA> > Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/> > DeTomaso mailing list> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso