Vacuum Tank Replacement
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Drifting
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Vacuum Tank Replacement
Okay, got another part I need to replace that seems hard to find. I looked around and it seems that nobody has replacement vacuum reservoir tanks for my 80. Anybody know where to get one?
Also, has anybody used an aftermarket tank other than the coffee can original style?
Also, has anybody used an aftermarket tank other than the coffee can original style?
Racer
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I was able to get a new one at Paragon for my 1969. Have you tried them ?
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Burning Brakes
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I have heard of people sealing small leaks by taking it out, capping all the ports except one, pulling a vacuum on the can, spraying it with rattle can undercoating, and then letting the vacuum off. Doing this is supposed to pull the undercoating into any pinhole leaks and seal them up.
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Drifting
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Mine is banged up pretty good, rusted, and leaks. That's why I want to replace it.
I could not find one on Paragons website.
I thought about cutting out the valve on the top and installing it into another type of canister, but I'd rather replace it if I could find one.
I could not find one on Paragons website.
I thought about cutting out the valve on the top and installing it into another type of canister, but I'd rather replace it if I could find one.
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The best source for these is a Corvette parts swap meet at some Corvette 'shindig'. The next best place would be eBay or a salvaged Corvette parts business (check the internet or ads in Corvette magazines for possible sources). If your tank has some rust/holes in it, just clean off the outside surface in those areas and slap some JB Weld epoxy over the leak areas. It is a vacuum tank, so "it sucks"...thus, patches need to be on the outside of the tank. If you use some semi-flat black paint on it when you get done, the thing is so buried in the fender, no one will notice.
Pro
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Here are some from Summit
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...resivior&dds=1
I bought one from there and it works great
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Coffee cans are 'corrugated' to add strength to the can surface; that keeps it from collapsing. Coffee does come in a vacuum to keep it fresh, so a coffee can will do the job. But where do you find one that is assembled and sealed up...but doesn't have coffee in it? Smooth steel cans are at risk for collapsing if they are not a thicker gauge steel.
The stock vacuum reservoir has rounded 'corners' to spread the stress out over the surface, so you shouldn't use a box/cube unless it's sturdy, either. Anything made to accept pressure is probably suitable for use as a vacuum tank.
For that matter, you could probably make one out of 6" PVC pipe with end caps. Drill some holes for tube fittings and you're done.
The stock vacuum reservoir has rounded 'corners' to spread the stress out over the surface, so you shouldn't use a box/cube unless it's sturdy, either. Anything made to accept pressure is probably suitable for use as a vacuum tank.
For that matter, you could probably make one out of 6" PVC pipe with end caps. Drill some holes for tube fittings and you're done.
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Coffee cans are 'corrugated' to add strength to the can surface; that keeps it from collapsing. Coffee does come in a vacuum to keep it fresh, so a coffee can will do the job. But where do you find one that is assembled and sealed up...but doesn't have coffee in it? Smooth steel cans are at risk for collapsing if they are not a thicker gauge steel.
The stock vacuum reservoir has rounded 'corners' to spread the stress out over the surface, so you shouldn't use a box/cube unless it's sturdy, either. Anything made to accept pressure is probably suitable for use as a vacuum tank.
For that matter, you could probably make one out of 6" PVC pipe with end caps. Drill some holes for tube fittings and you're done.
The stock vacuum reservoir has rounded 'corners' to spread the stress out over the surface, so you shouldn't use a box/cube unless it's sturdy, either. Anything made to accept pressure is probably suitable for use as a vacuum tank.
For that matter, you could probably make one out of 6" PVC pipe with end caps. Drill some holes for tube fittings and you're done.
Large V8 juice cans work fine also even though they are smaller in volume than the coffee can. PVC works good and you can just screw your fittings in.
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Drifting
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Just cut a 3/4" hole in the center of the coffee can and the coffee comes out easily and solder the original nipple set back over the hole.
Large V8 juice cans work fine also even though they are smaller in volume than the coffee can. PVC works good and you can just screw your fittings in.
Large V8 juice cans work fine also even though they are smaller in volume than the coffee can. PVC works good and you can just screw your fittings in.
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Hope this helps.
These are not easy to find, but I think I found you a vendor that still carries them.
Try J&D Corvette. Their number is (800) 838-8353
They got a website too, but if you want to make sure they have it in stock call the number and ask for "Adrian".
I think they are about $60 bucks tho. Might be a lot cheaper to make one as suggested above. Good luck.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....adffegc~R800~~
Try J&D Corvette. Their number is (800) 838-8353
They got a website too, but if you want to make sure they have it in stock call the number and ask for "Adrian".
I think they are about $60 bucks tho. Might be a lot cheaper to make one as suggested above. Good luck.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....adffegc~R800~~
Last edited by Cmflorida; Mar 11, 2010 at 04:43 PM. Reason: Add link to website.
