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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Relocation required redesign. Do you think it looks complicated enough, or should I add a couple of more fittings?

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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Does this look like something?

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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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I'm lost. Please walk me through that.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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It's my new radiator surge tank, the OEM one is in the way of my new (soon) engine air intake. The thing on the side is the float level switch. Are you better now?
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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I thought the first pic was a joke......
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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I know, , that's OK. That is why I painted it black. It will be invisible when it is installed.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeGyver
It's my new radiator surge tank, the OEM one is in the way of my new (soon) engine air intake. The thing on the side is the float level switch. Are you better now?
I get it now. Thanks for explaining.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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ur missing a few fittings, but I think it'll work for now.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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In this first pic, you can see what i mean about the black paint, the tank is completely invisible installed.



The second pic shows the reason the OEM tanks was in the way, I needed space for the air filter. I had it coming straight off of the blower, and I moved the battery and surge tank. Jammed back in that corner, it was picking up very hot air. That is the reason I relocated it. I am hoping that it gets cooler air from in front of the fender and around the headlight. If not, I will have to think of something to block the hot air from the radiator from reaching the filter.


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