Series 16 gallon tanks

[Dgd69]

Hi

Do any of the knowledgeable people on here know were you can get the the 16 gallon fuel tanks from now all the usual suppliers don’t list them mine has completely rusted out thanks in advance https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/04/882.jpg

[67hardtop]

Wow, thats an original land rover one too. U can get one made up. At least they are easy to do.

[gromit]

The usual suspects get them made, not quite the same as the one in your photo but close......
A sheetmetal fabricator could make one using yours as an example.

Here's an aftermarket one
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/04/884.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GXLYtv)DSCN2144 (https://flic.kr/p/GXLYtv) by Colin Radley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152321353@N07/), on Flickr

Thicker steel, no separate cradle underneath (mountings welded direct to tank), drain plug was in the rear (good idea).
No ribs pressed in the sides but if you look carefully there are two diagonal creases instead, this gives the sides a bit more rigidity.


Colin

[Dgd69]

The usual suspects get them made, not quite the same as the one in your photo but close......
A sheetmetal fabricator could make one using yours as an example.

Here's an aftermarket one
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/04/884.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GXLYtv)DSCN2144 (https://flic.kr/p/GXLYtv) by Colin Radley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152321353@N07/), on Flickr

Thicker steel, no separate cradle underneath (mountings welded direct to tank), drain plug was in the rear (good idea).
No ribs pressed in the sides but if you look carefully there are two diagonal creases instead, this gives the sides a bit more rigidity.


Colin

Thanks Colin do you know where you can buy the aftermarket tank

[gromit]

Thanks Colin do you know where you can buy the aftermarket tank

Four Wheel Drives over in Melbourne used to get them made and I'm sure all the other usual LR suppliers would have them or could get them.
Just looked in a Four Wheel Drives old catalogue and they were $470 way back.......possibly best to look for a fabricator who could make a copy of yours.


Colin

[whitehillbilly64]

My 'old school' radiator shop is fixing up my 10gal tank
I separated it from its bracket.
Just going to fix it back in with a few blobs of this, leaving an air gap at the bottom.
Sikaflex Adhesive - 227, 310mL - Supercheap Auto (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Sikaflex-Adhesive-227-310mL/11079)

whitehillbilly

[Dgd69]

My 'old school' radiator shop is fixing up my 10gal tank
I separated it from its bracket.
Just going to fix it back in with a few blobs of this, leaving an air gap at the bottom.
Sikaflex Adhesive - 227, 310mL - Supercheap Auto (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Sikaflex-Adhesive-227-310mL/11079)

whitehillbilly

Yeah my Boily mate going to have a look at mine but it’s a fair few holes needs new bottom of the tank and mounting plate as well https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/04/888.jpg

[whitehillbilly64]

Mine held fuel, no leaks.
Took it in to get checked, and when cleaned back lots of holes appeared.
Not sure but think the holes will be soldered, then plate brassed over the top.
Bob did my Fergy tank 12years ago. No leaks.
Whitehillbilly

[pop058]

My 'old school' radiator shop is fixing up my 10gal tank
I separated it from its bracket.
Just going to fix it back in with a few blobs of this, leaving an air gap at the bottom.
Sikaflex Adhesive - 227, 310mL - Supercheap Auto (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Sikaflex-Adhesive-227-310mL/11079)

whitehillbilly

Local "old school" radiator guy used this rusty 1926 Douglas (?) tank made a new one from scratch.

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He has repaired quite a few petrol tanks including Landy ones.. [thumbsupbig]

[JDNSW]

My 'old school' radiator shop is fixing up my 10gal tank
I separated it from its bracket.
Just going to fix it back in with a few blobs of this, leaving an air gap at the bottom.
Sikaflex Adhesive - 227, 310mL - Supercheap Auto (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Sikaflex-Adhesive-227-310mL/11079)

whitehillbilly

Do not leave an airgap - it will fill with mud and rust out the tank.

[67hardtop]

Do not leave an airgap - it will fill with mud and rust out the tank.Which is EXACTLY what happens to ALL perentie soft top fuel tanks. And priced at trade $ 1895 thanks very much. Land Rover has plenty in stock. I wonder why??? Hmmmm[emoji34][emoji34][emoji34][emoji34]

[akelly]

I got two made at Four Wheel Drives late last year, they are very good quality. $550 per side.

[67hardtop]

I got two made at Four Wheel Drives late last year, they are very good quality. $550 per side.Pics?? Pls

[akelly]

Pics?? Pls

they're buried under a pile of parts but I'm doing a cleanout tomorrow so I'll post pics then.