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MM fuel tank
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:23 am
by Johnno
Hi all,anyone got a petrol tank for my `52 series MM lying around and just getting in the way?Seems mine has rusted from the inside through a 25yr lay up.
I am in the Romford,Essex area.Any help much appreciated.
Cheers guys.
Re: MM fuel tank
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:42 pm
by mike.perry
If you cannot get a 5 gall.tank then a 6.5 gall. 1098 tank will fit. You may find that the fuel pipe connection into the tank is a different thread but I solved that problem by cutting the pipes and joining them with a length of flexible fuel line. You will also need the 1098 spare wheel clamp bracket.
Re: MM fuel tank
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:09 am
by Johnno
As always,this site is a mine of information.
Thanks very much Mike.If I cant pick up the correct tank I will certainly do as you suggest.
Re: MM fuel tank
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:32 am
by Johnno
All sorted.Removed tank and put a handfull of `pea shingle` in with a gallon of petrol.A good shake released a lot of gunge.All rust removed and painted.Pump now primes instantly.The old girl has been standing for a while!!!