Thread: Long range fuel tank installation concerns

As far as the towbar is concerned I stuck the nut into the spanner using a bit of blue tack and that worked well just a bit fiddly. I cannot help you with your other questions though.

Cheers
Mal

Andrew I'll take some photos of the Long Ranger on my '95 130 and post them here. The tray is off at the moment so it's easy to see.

I can tell you that the original pickup in the sender is blanked off and the connections at the front of the tank are plumbed up, but I can't remember the exact configuration.

.... and I agree with malsgoing130 on the towbar mounting method.

Get back to you tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks guys

I would be interested in the pictures.

I pefer to blank off the hose inlet that is connected to the sender unit and use the correct pipe into the front of the tank.

My only concern is pipe fittings and matching the existing pipe from the sediment filter with the correct fittings - don't want any leaks!

Cheers
Andrew

Here they are. Ignore the mess; I haven't got to tidying this area up yet .

The left side outlet on the front of the tank goes to the sedimenter. The right side fitting is used for the fuel return line:




The original fuel pickup in the sender unit is blocked off:




The tank fittings look to be 5/16" (I forgot to measure them) but because the original plastic-looking fuel lines are smaller the return line is pushed into a piece of 5/16" rubber hose (with no clamp mind you). I didn't drive this vehicle much before I pulled it apart, but there is no evidence of leaks. Still, I will probably work out a better system when I get to this bit of the restoration.



I hope this helps.

Brilliant...Thanks Rainman!

"quote" Also, I am guessing I will have to remove the tow bar as well. I am worried how I will reattached the bar and get my hand up between the long range tank and the rear crossmember to do up the bolts.

A trick I use is to lightly tack a welding rod on to a nut & hold it in place that way & once it's done up, wiggle the rod until it breaks off. If you dont have a welder, then some glue would work.