Fuel tank change
Fuel tank change
Hi
Hope you are well. I am changing the fuel tank on my 72B and the replacement tank had oil in it to prevent it from rusting on the inside. I have drained the oil but obviously it will still have an oil lining. Question, do I need to completely remove the oil ? If yes what is the best method. Also, what is the procedure when removing. What precautions should I take especially with regards the fuel pump.
Thanks in advance for your help
Mario
Hope you are well. I am changing the fuel tank on my 72B and the replacement tank had oil in it to prevent it from rusting on the inside. I have drained the oil but obviously it will still have an oil lining. Question, do I need to completely remove the oil ? If yes what is the best method. Also, what is the procedure when removing. What precautions should I take especially with regards the fuel pump.
Thanks in advance for your help
Mario
Mario Sciriha
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
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Re: Fuel tank change
Here's what I would do. I would put a couple of pints of kerosine in the tank and swill it around. Tip it into a vessel so that you can see the colour and any contamination. Do it again if necessary. When you get clear kero, empty it and let the tank dry out. Fit the tank, and change the fuel filter after a 100 or so miles and then again after 2/300 miles. Don't forget to dispose of the kero responsibly.
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1972 Ford Cortina
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1972 Ford Cortina
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Re: Fuel tank change
That sounds fine to me Dave! Perhaps a bit ott, but better than being neglectful.
I would perhaps just give it a rinse with 99 octane and then use as normal
Ian F
I would perhaps just give it a rinse with 99 octane and then use as normal
Ian F
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1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
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Re: Fuel tank change
Blimey - am I the only person round here who remembers upper cylinder lubricant??!!
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Re: Fuel tank change
Hi
Many thanks for your input. Are there any precautions I should take about the fuel pump
Thanks and regards
Mario
Many thanks for your input. Are there any precautions I should take about the fuel pump
Thanks and regards
Mario
Mario Sciriha
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
Re: Fuel tank change
Good luck! I have one of the touring tanks on backorder from Moss and will be installing it in my '78 as soon as it arrives. As it stands, mine has what I presume to be a rather large rust hole near the top, judging by the amount of petrol that was on the ground when I parked it on a steep-ish incline after filling up not long ago...
Let us know how it goes and any tips/tricks you figured out in the process!
Let us know how it goes and any tips/tricks you figured out in the process!
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Re: Fuel tank change
The top is the vulnerable part because all the crud gets trapped. When I replaced the tank on my 77 BGT years ago I painted the complete tank with Hammerite black anti rust paint and then plastered the top with underseal.
Of course that won't stop the inevitable corrosion from the inside. A galvanized tank would be the answer.
Of course that won't stop the inevitable corrosion from the inside. A galvanized tank would be the answer.
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Re: Fuel tank change
Hi Vic,
When you put back the tank in place, do you bolt it up, connect, fill with petrol and fire it up, or is there anything else or procedure you need to do?
Thanks in advance
Regards
Mario
When you put back the tank in place, do you bolt it up, connect, fill with petrol and fire it up, or is there anything else or procedure you need to do?
Thanks in advance
Regards
Mario
Mario Sciriha
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
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1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
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Re: Fuel tank change
I think a galvanised tank would still corrode from the inside, unless the galvanising does cover the inside.Vic Butler wrote: ↑Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:43 pm The top is the vulnerable part because all the crud gets trapped. When I replaced the tank on my 77 BGT years ago I painted the complete tank with Hammerite black anti rust paint and then plastered the top with underseal.
Of course that won't stop the inevitable corrosion from the inside. A galvanized tank would be the answer.
Any tank made today will most probably be handmade, so I see stainless as being the best material. If you take off the cost of galvanising, the price difference shouldn't be all that great.
1978 MGB GT
1967 Morris Minor convertible
1972 Ford Cortina
2000 Mercedese Benz SLK 230K
No modern!
1967 Morris Minor convertible
1972 Ford Cortina
2000 Mercedese Benz SLK 230K
No modern!
Re: Fuel tank change
Stainless steel tanks were available some time ago. I recall they were rather square boxy designs, not sure what capacity they had.
They weren't made by the mainstream suppliers, and I haven't seen them for quite a while.
Ian F
They weren't made by the mainstream suppliers, and I haven't seen them for quite a while.
Ian F
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1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear