Fuel tanks

Ben · #1 27-11-12, 20:25

Hi

I've had a fuel tank made and I need to make some more, they are 100% accurate to the original I copied including the cast and machined vents, drain, filler etc.

Is there any interest from forum members for these tanks? Quantity will help keep the cost down. Once I have an idea on numbers I can get a price. If you have a rotten donor tank to supply the cast parts it will help make it cheaper. A simple "box" type tank would be cheaper but these are very good and accurate copies including baffles etc.

This may only work for carrier owners in the UK due to shipping etc but I'm happy to take to W&P if that helps anyone else!

I can post a picture if you like but a couple of members have seen them so perhaps they will confirm the quality........

Drop me a pm if you are interested.

Ben

kevin powles · #2 28-11-12, 00:19

Hi Ben, I would like two please, 100% and can pay deposit. I will let you know left or right, I can supply the brass for the filler threaded parts. I will need the drain, vent cast and suction necks made but I have the pick ups and vent pipes which I could solder on myself into the cast brass part.

all this make sense?.

kev.

RichardT10829 · #3 28-11-12, 10:25

Ben... i still want one... you have my cast bits to clag on matey

ferret · #4 04-12-12, 20:14

Hi,

I would be interested in a couple of the fuel tanks.

Regards Chris

Ben · #5 04-12-12, 20:46

Hi Chris

I've been looking, the basic tank looks to be similar to the T16 type, perhaps someone with more knowledge can confirm the differences?

Cheers

Ben

Ben · #6 13-12-12, 11:01

I've had a firm quote of £300 per tank, plus any fittings. I'll be in touch with those who expressed an interest. Any others, this is your last chance. I'm only doing one batch!! Doesn't matter left or right hand tanks. I'm looking to get going on them in the new year.

I can supply fittings if needs be. A donor tank is the best and cheapest option.

Cheers

Ben

kevin powles · #7 22-06-13, 10:43

Hi, Finished one of Bens made tanks today, Can't tell it from an Original

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Just a note for those finishing them, remember to blow through the vent pipes after soldering, also go easy on tapping out the pick up fitting holding screw holes, I broke a tap.

Used POR fuel tank sealer, works great, stops rust, follow the prep process before applying, be careful to blow through the vent lines, apply with drain plug and pick up line removed.

Thanks Ben,

Ben · #8 22-06-13, 14:18

Glad they worked out OK.

Everyone who wanted them is aware and collection/delivery is being arranged.

Brian Asbury had spare drain bungs, caps and pickups. I can get the castings made if others want to make their own.

Ben

RichardT10829 · #9 23-06-13, 12:35

Kev, did you just pour the solution into the tank and tip the tank to coat the surface ?

I was thinking of taking mine to a local galving firm but that would be cheating.... And expensive

kevin powles · #10 23-06-13, 12:46

Hi Rich, Etch prime and clean the internals for a few days, Put the Por 15 in, make up a blank for the take up flange, bung the ends of the vent pipes, put in the drain plug and rotate the tanks, every which way, I figured attaching to a 'childs swing' would work best, gives the kids something to do aswell!.

remove cap and blank, vent bungs, and drain plug allow excess to drain, overnight is best, keep blowing through the vent lines, avoid 'puddling' in the tank, so keep checking on it.

clean up the filler cap before the por drys.

I figured getting them galvanised, would be costly and weather you could do this due to the soldered joints, can anyone comment?.

rich, you coming to war and peace?.

kevin.

RichardT10829 · #11 23-06-13, 15:24

Never thought about the soldered joints... Yes I should be there again this year, I need to touch base with Shaun and book my room ;-) also need to sort logistics etc etc. busy selling stuff to pay for rail tickets etc :-) just found a pair of original front fenders which will be going into the for sale section shortly.