Whats in a petrol tank?

Post by **jonali** » Tue May 05, 2009 7:08 pm

1970 Austin badged morris pickup
I need a new petrol tank but new ones seem all to be out of stock and could really do with something a bit cheaper.
I know that other bmc tanks can be fitted but I have yet to find one.
Have crawled around under a number of small modern vehicles but nothing useful so far.

Anybody got any ideas on a model I am likely to find with a tank that would fit?

Is it reasonable to make your own tank? can weld cut drill etc. Anybody done this

Also considering a custom plastic tank as I know of a gent that makes them. Anybody with any experience of this? Does the tank need to be earthed? ie made of metal?

Thanks in advance for your wisdom.

Jon

Post by **d_harris** » Tue May 05, 2009 7:30 pm

Surely any minor tank would fit?

Post by **jonali** » Tue May 05, 2009 8:35 pm

Probably would but new ones seem to unavailable on esm etc and are a bit pricey for my budget. Haven't as yet found a single morris in local scrapyards. Just looking for other options.

Jon

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue May 05, 2009 8:52 pm

I think that the filler pipe is in a different place or angle on an LCV, correct me if I am wrong. Or is the LCV the same as the Traveller and different to the saloon?

Post by **jaekl** » Tue May 05, 2009 9:48 pm

Yes, original LCV tanks have the fill tube point straight out the side. The other models are angled towards the rear. The rest of the tank is the same.

Post by **jonali** » Wed May 06, 2009 6:26 pm

Yes, original LCV tanks have the fill tube point straight out the side. The other models are angled towards the rear.

OK so my chances of finding a lcv locally with a useful tank is terribly slim.

Back to the original question then ?

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Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 06, 2009 6:51 pm

i beleive some ford escort tanks fit after some mods

try jonathon at JLH minors he may have one or two kicking about

Post by **jonali** » Thu May 07, 2009 8:44 am

Thanks au, Hopefully JLH can help.

Jon

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu May 07, 2009 9:49 am

Is the LCV tank the same as the Traveller?

Post by **jonali** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:13 am

Miracles can happen... A mate of mine turned up yesterday with, not only a morris tank, but a Pick up tank

It is in way better condition than mine although I haven't had the chance to clean it fully yet. Hopefully should be able to repair?

Thanks

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:24 am

Take the greatest of care if welding a petrol tank - no matter how 'old'. Flush well with HOT water - and if possible set the tank up so you can fill it with water to just below the part you are welding - which should be on top obviously!

Post by **jonathon** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:35 am

Jonali,
You have a PM

Post by **jonali** » Mon May 11, 2009 5:49 pm

Sage advice BMC, All the holes are I have found so far are topside so can keep full of water.

Thanks for the offer Jonathon.

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Whats in a petrol tank?

Whats in a petrol tank?

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