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Old 24-04-20, 20:57
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Default Anyone seen this style ferret fuel tank?

Wondered if anyone has seen this style ferret fuel tank?it is rivited and soldered....not welded as all others ive seen...the part no. Is fv59216.t ...that is also a different no. Than the parts manual shows....hope my photos come through...im really new at this"...thanks
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Old 24-04-20, 21:32
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Default Has anyone ever seen a ferret fuel tank like this?

Heres a couple photos of 54-82589s fuel tank...it differs from any I've seen before...mainly it is rivited with copper rivits and lead soldered...all others I've seen were welded
seams....prototype or just a different manufacturer? We may never know....
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Old 24-04-20, 21:55
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Based on the date on the data plate it appears to be a very early production tank. They may have simplified their manufacture during production including changing the shape slightly.
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Hello and thank you Russell for your reply...im so happy that i was able to send photos...!!! I learned something today...success i hope....my ferret is a 1954 ex canadian...may be the original fuel tank.....ive seen many tanks but not this type.thanks again...
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