Gary,
May I suggest using Eastwood's "Gas Tank Sealer Kit for Automobiles" #
10165Z. I installed my original BN1 fuel tank treated with this product in
2001 during restoration. No extra fuel filter installed. Using only the
filter screen in the SU Fuel Pump & filter/spring in the float chamber lid
assembly, the inspection at 1000 miles yielded only a few small dirt
particles (no fuel tank sealer residue) in the bottom of the float chambers.
The SU filter screen is inspected & cleaned annually; yielding only a few
small dirt particles & no Eastwood Sealer residue.
At 12,000 miles (2007), the float chambers were inspected by removing the
float chamber lids & floats. Found only a couple of black dirt flakes in the
chamber filters. The small amount fine residue in the bottom of float
chambers was easily removed using my index finger & a paper towel. Next
float chamber inspection scheduled at 24,000 miles.
If anyone is trying to restore an Austin-Healey fuel tank that has a
compromised fuel drain, I can help. I make an easy to install repair kit
consisting of a brass boss, soft copper washer & OEM style brass plug.
Threads are as exactly as original manufacture---1/4 BSPP (British Standard
Pipe Parallel). Contact me "off list" if any interest.
Craig Rice
BN1 & BN2
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From: <Warthodson@aol.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:18 AM
Subject: [Healeys] 100 gas tank
> This weekend we discovered the float bowls on a friend's BN1 filled with
> approx. 1/2" of very fine rust, high enough to be blocking the passage
into the
> carbs. The car was restored 7 years ago & the gas tank was replaced at
that
> time. Upon examination, the inside surface of the tank was covered with
rust.
> He is considering an aluminum replacement tank & is interested in knowing
> which suppliers have tanks the fit well, have the correct fuel line
fitting & if
> there are any other issues he should know about.
> Thanks,
> Gary Hodson
>
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