Larger capacity fuel tank ( Saloon )

[jagnut66]

Just make sure you still have a good metal to metal contact from tank to body shell so that the gauge still works....

Thanks Berni.
I could always run an earth wire if needs must.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[geoberni]

Just make sure you still have a good metal to metal contact from tank to body shell so that the gauge still works....

Thanks Berni.
I could always run an earth wire if needs must.
Best wishes,
Mike.

So long as you ensure at least 1 bolt has a clean 'thread to thread' contact and bare metal under the bolt head to the body, you should be fine.

[Propshaft]

Hi jagnut. I use glazing mastic which comes in a roll it's about 3/4," wide and 1/8 " thick good for bedding the gearbox cover as well available from any glass merchants

[jagnut66]

I use glazing mastic which comes in a roll it's about 3/4," wide and 1/8 " thick good for bedding the gearbox cover as well available from any glass merchants

That is interesting and Byron Glass is very near me.
Probably less messy than a tube of mastic too.
I shall enquire.
Many thanks,
Mike.

[jagnut66]

Hi,
As an update, the original petrol tank is now out.
I am pleased to say it came out really easily, I simply gave the screws a soak in Plusgas first and had no issues as a result.
The aperture in which it sits is sound and solid, so no welded repairs are needed to the boot floor!
It even still had the old gasket attached and paint underneath.
I'm just hoping now that I can maneuver the replacement (larger capacity) tank in as easily as I managed to get the old smaller one out..........

As an aside, apart from being small, the original petrol tank is in good order.
There was even very little crud in the bottom of it when I drained the fuel out prior to removal.
So it will go on my 'Free to whoever needs it' pile of spares at the national.
I shall label it up as an original early series 2 tank of 5.5 litre capacity, I believe that is correct but feel free to correct me.
(Fingers crossed we're allowed to have a national this year......)
Best wishes,
Mike.

[Sleeper]

Mike

5.5Litre?

John

[jagnut66]

Mike

5.5Litre?

John

Sorry, I meant 5.5 gallons, as the original 803 engined series 2 petrol tank capacity.

You're right John, 5.5 litres wouldn't get you very far at all, even with an asthmatic 803 fittedl!
Best wishes,
Mike.

[jagnut66]

Hi,
I'm not sure that Byron Glass is currently open for business, so I have bought this online:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-PERFORM ... 2749.l2649
It looks like it will do the job and is even grey in colour, so will match the car.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[MorrisJohn]

Mike, how did you get on with this mastic tape? I’m ready to carry out a petrol tank replacement too. Just got the fuel pipe to disconnect now and it’s good to come out.

I was pondering the same sealant question. Must admit, never have metal to metal contact a thought...glad someone highlighted that.

John

Hi,
I'm not sure that Byron Glass is currently open for business, so I have bought this online:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-PERFORM ... 2749.l2649
It looks like it will do the job and is even grey in colour, so will match the car.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[jagnut66]

Hi John,
I've refurbished the boot now and it is ready for the new tank but I won't be refitting it just yet.
However the roll of mastic has arrived and it looks like it will do the job well, when the time comes to refit the tank.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[MorrisJohn]

Sounds good. Hope it goes well when the time comes. Let us know how you get on with it.

John