Thread: series 2a fuel tanks

Originally Posted by daveward2010

Hello all
Well my rebirth of my 1962 series 2a SWB continues . new tyres and rims brakes overhauled new slave cylinders new remote brake booster new wheel bearings free wheeling hubs serviced new fuel line new fuel p/p and carby overhaul .

Was all set to do some other small jobs seatbelts lights but when running was starving of petrol (has 186 holden motor ) re check of the fuel system reveals a very very rusty fuel tank .. So now I am asking for help Can you buy new ones or any ideas where to get 2 old ones with pick ups and senders

Thanks for you help in advance

I cant wait to get the old girl back on the road

dave

Recoat the tanks inside!
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Hey Dave,

I had the same problem with our Triumph Spitfire - I was given a good tip by my Dad to clean the tank out... We removed the tank and washed it out with hot soapy water, then put a handfull of really coarse gravel in with a cup full of water and shook the hell out of the tank for about half an out. You need to clean it out and replace the gravel a few times, depending on how much crap there it, but it ended up looking like it had been sandblasted. You need to let it dry right out when you're finished (and getting the last of the gravel out can take a bit of time!).

Well worth the time and effort, but if the metal is getting a bit thin it might not work for you. If not, there are series tanks on ebay pretty regularly, also you can get repro's made by a boilermaker - just take yours in and they can copy them, even in stainless if you're that keen...not cheap though.

Hope that helps,

Adam

Land Ranger Spares in Adelaide have brand new 10 gal tanks to suit. Was quoted $350 each.

the "fwd" place in melbourne do them i think

I spoke to a fellow who makes SS fuel tanks with a view to fabricate a couple of series tanks. If you are not in any hurry, I'll persue my enquiry.
If there are any others interested, let me know.

regards

There's some details of how I cleaned up my tank at Stripping the original vehicle down to a rolling chassis with engine/gearbox.

I've still got 2 tanks down the back, one has been repaired with fibreglass and the other looks in reasonable nick but is still sweated into the carrier, and the carrier is a bit bent. You're welcome to either or both if you want them.

Peter

Thanks one and all for the info , I think I will go with a new one ex melbourne .I live at Oberon and the intended use for landy is very remote (abseiling ,fossicking ad 4wd ing )and cant afford to break down .

When i removed the pick up from the tank in was just a straight pipe does anyone know if there should be a gauze strainer on the end . I now know I can get a new tank and sender but they didnt offer a pick up


thanks

dave

There should be a copper gauze strainer soldered onto the end of the pickup. I've got 3 pickups here, and the gauze hasn't survived on any of them. My idea was to use a 100 micron filter between the tank and the fuel pump. However, the only 100 micron filters I can find are Briggs and Stratton, and they only have 1/4" inlet/outlet.

I'm still waiting for inspiration on this one.

Peter