Sorry for the delay in replying Mario. Fit the tank, connect everything up, double check and then put a couple of gallons on, switch the ignition on, wait for the pump to stop ticking, check for leaks then start up. If the pump doesn't stop ticking there's definitely a leak.
Fuel tank change
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Re: Fuel tank change
1977 Stage 2 MGB GT
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
Re: Fuel tank change
Hi Vic,
all connected and now up and running again.
As usual many thanks for your help.
Kind regards
Mario
all connected and now up and running again.
As usual many thanks for your help.
Kind 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
I did the same as Vic Butler above some 35 yrs ago and its still fine. A strip of compressible rubber eg rubber hose can close the gap along the front edge when installing to prevent road grit etc getting between tank and floor.
Always dip nuts and bolts in Waxoyl whenever reassembling everything. Bolts come out easily then even 40 yrs on and still have their shiny sherardised coating.
Always dip nuts and bolts in Waxoyl whenever reassembling everything. Bolts come out easily then even 40 yrs on and still have their shiny sherardised coating.
Re: Fuel tank change
So I'm about to embark on this same project for my '78 GT. I've noticed now that at some point the rear part of the boot has been reinforced, I presume after some body repair work. The rear two bolts are not in place, with a L shaped piece of steel welded over the holes, and the tank being held in place with the remaining 7 studs. Should I go to the trouble of measuring out and re-drilling the holes to put the bolts through, or just not worry about it? Picture attached for some illustration...
(That should work for the picture...whoops)
(That should work for the picture...whoops)
Last edited by nathan_f on Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:12 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Fuel tank change
Nathan, no picture attached as far as I can see? O think it would be essential to offer any views?
Ian F
Ian F
MGCC member
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
Re: Fuel tank change
Not sure what happened, but I edited and it appears to be there now!Ian Fozzard wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:05 pm Nathan, no picture attached as far as I can see? O think it would be essential to offer any views?
Ian F
Re: Fuel tank change
I can't see anything unusual in the photo, but my BGT is a '72, so others may be better placed to spot something.
I would say that the tank is best held with all of the fasteners in place, so if you can re-drill the holes and use all of the bolts, then I would do that.
Ian F
I would say that the tank is best held with all of the fasteners in place, so if you can re-drill the holes and use all of the bolts, then I would do that.
Ian F
MGCC member
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