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    Fuel tank woes

    Just taken out my tank to flush and sealwith a kit i got from Frosts (Por 15) to find some one has welded (Very brave) a large plate on the under side about half the tank base in size .I can hear the water i was washing it with trapped inside the cavity which has been created so thats that plan stuffed as i'll never be sure all the moisture is out so the sealing job might go wrong and as it cost £50 for the kit i'm not going to risk it.

    Bu66er ,so if anyone knows of a tank going .

    Cheers Steve


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    hi steve, ive ressurected lots of these tanks over the years no big deal to weld in new metal and make like new again.as long as the repair is a but weld eg cut out crap and weld in plate same size so as no overlap and i usualy tig weld to ensure 100% cat but.if you dont get sorted pm me and i can probably do it for you if it is salvageable, usualy only this area requires attention................steve.
    Beautiful early mk1 white tv8 mod? MGB GT and now looking for another V8

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      Stagdad wrote:
      Just taken out my tank to flush and sealwith a kit i got from Frosts (Por 15) to find some one has welded (Very brave) a large plate on the under side about half the tank base in size .I can hear the water i was washing it with trapped inside the cavity which has been created so thats that plan stuffed as i'll never be sure all the moisture is out so the sealing job might go wrong and as it cost £50 for the kit i'm not going to risk it.

      Bu66er ,so if anyone knows of a tank going .

      Cheers Steve

      Hi Steve,

      There is one here:-

      http://www.tanksforsale.co.uk/Ot90%2...OT90%20(4).jpg

      :P:P:P

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        arbman101 wrote:
        Stagdad wrote:
        Just taken out my tank to flush and sealwith a kit i got from Frosts (Por 15) to find some one has welded (Very brave) a large plate on the under side about half the tank base in size .I can hear the water i was washing it with trapped inside the cavity which has been created so thats that plan stuffed as i'll never be sure all the moisture is out so the sealing job might go wrong and as it cost £50 for the kit i'm not going to risk it.

        Bu66er ,so if anyone knows of a tank going .

        Cheers Steve

        Hi Steve,

        There is one here:-

        http://www.tanksforsale.co.uk/Ot90%20for%20sale/Armoured_vehicles_for_sale_OT90%20(4).jpg

        :P:P:P
        You might have to budget for uprated springs if you try and put that in the boot:P

        Dave

        http://www.stagwiki.com | http://parts.stagwiki.com (Under Development)

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          stagmuffin wrote:
          hi steve, ive ressurected lots of these tanks over the years no big deal to weld in new metal and make like new again.as long as the repair is a but weld eg cut out crap and weld in plate same size so as no overlap and i usualy tig weld to ensure 100% cat but.if you dont get sorted pm me and i can probably do it for you if it is salvageable, usualy only this area requires attention................steve.
          Very kind offer Steve,i'm sure you would rather be tinkering with your stag thanworking onmy old tank, i think to be honest the plate that has been welded on will now make it more of a job as it wraps around the tank a bit so it won't be just a flat plate as i think i would have to cut all the old bit off first .I'll see what a few emails to stag salvage people come up with .

          Cheers Steve

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            I know 'times r ard' but I wouldn't put a used fuel tank in my car, just my opinion of course!

            Dave

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              Steve,

              A trick used "Down Under" to remove water from fuel tanks is to pour a litre of methylated spirits into the tank (depending on the quantity of water), itchemically bonds with the water (causes a bit of heat too) and canthen be mixedwith normal fuel and used by the engine in the normal combustion process.

              As you have removed your tank, it may be a way of ensuring all the water is removed by "sloshing"and draining with methylated spirits and then sealing the tank with the POR 15.

              regards,

              Raoul

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                Steve

                Had you thought of drilling the plate to release the trapped water and then tapping in a plug?

                Brian
                Brian

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                  You could light a match and hold it to the filler neck to see if it was empty........

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                    There's one in Rimmers autojumble

                    http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/bargains/stag.html

                    Pete

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                      redstag wrote:
                      There's one in Rimmers autojumble

                      http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/bargains/stag.html

                      Pete
                      Thanks Pete ,Russ also pointed me in the direction of this , im waiting for them to see if they still have it ,should find out tomorrow hopfully.

                      Cheers Steve

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                        Marco Polo wrote:
                        Steve,

                        A trick used "Down Under" to remove water from fuel tanks is to pour a litre of methylated spirits into the tank (depending on the quantity of water), itchemically bonds with the water (causes a bit of heat too) and canthen be mixedwith normal fuel and used by the engine in the normal combustion process.

                        As you have removed your tank, it may be a way of ensuring all the water is removed by "sloshing"and draining with methylated spirits and then sealing the tank with the POR 15.

                        regards,

                        Raoul
                        Hi Raoul ,

                        I think the plate was added because of a small leak which i think would take ages to drain back ,thing is i just won't be happy now i know its got a cavity which can hold water,rust etc.think i'll just bite the bullet and get another normal one.

                        Cheers Steve

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                          brian0443 wrote:
                          Steve

                          Had you thought of drilling the plate to release the trapped water and then tapping in a plug?

                          Brian
                          Hi Brian

                          It did cross my mind ,think that will be a last resort if i can't get a new tank.

                          Cheers Steve

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                            Steve, have you read this thread?

                            Might want to make further enquiries before buying new.

                            http://192.94.170.51/start/phorum/re...4989#msg-24989


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                              Kevin Garrod wrote:
                              Steve, have you read this thread?

                              Might want to make further enquiries before buying new.

                              http://192.94.170.51/start/phorum/re...4989#msg-24989

                              Humm ,

                              Just to add complications to the matter.

                              Cheers Steve

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