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Whats in a petrol tank?
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 7:08 pm
by jonali
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
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 7:30 pm
by d_harris
Surely any minor tank would fit?
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 8:35 pm
by jonali
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
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 8:52 pm
by mike.perry
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?
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:48 pm
by jaekl
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.
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:26 pm
by jonali
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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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:51 pm
by aupickup
i beleive some ford escort tanks fit after some mods
try jonathon at JLH minors he may have one or two kicking about
Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 8:44 am
by jonali
Thanks au, Hopefully JLH can help.
Jon
Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:49 am
by mike.perry
Is the LCV tank the same as the Traveller?
Tank
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 10:13 am
by jonali
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
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 10:24 am
by bmcecosse
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!
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 10:35 am
by jonathon
Jonali,
You have a PM
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:49 pm
by jonali
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.