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Technical Board => General Technical => Topic started by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on September 12, 2005, 04:08:50 AM



Title: Fuel Tank Qs
Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on September 12, 2005, 04:08:50 AM
I pulled the tank out today and am in the process of cleaning it up (and out).
Is there anything internal that I have to worry about?
I am a little worried about the fuel pickup and where that is situated, plus there have been a couple of pad type "things" that have fallen out of the tank. About an inch in diameter, they look like they may have been some sort of filter, I hope my hunch is correct and it is just crap that gathered around the drain plug recess and fell out in one piece.
Any help appreciated.

Cheers


Title: Re: Fuel Tank Qs
Post by: fc_1958 on September 13, 2005, 10:39:01 AM
Stinky

I think someone has been using the fuel tank as a "Piggy Bank" there should be nothing loose inside.

The pick up is just a plain pipe soldered to the bottom of the tank - I done some home repairs on one recently.
(http://members.dodo.com.au/~vogts/Tanks.jpg)


A baffle plate sits in front of the pickup and then the fuel sender which is a closed unit - the float is made of cork.

Andrew