The rust powder was so fine that it got thru the filter in the fuel pump &
the filter at each carb. I would think that any finer filter would simply plug
up & ;stop fuel delivery at some inconvenient time. Cleaning the inside of a
fuel tank does not sound very easy & it seems like it would just continue to
rust. I have heard too many negative reports about sealing the inside of a
tank to want to try that approach. The aluminum tank seems like a good long
term solution. I did notice that Moss is offering a new improved tank that is
made from galvanized steel. This might also be a good option.
My friend's tank developed this rusting in 7 years, while interestingly, he
also has a 3000 with a tank that is 17 years old & shows none of the rusting
problems.
Gary Hodson
In a message dated 4/27/2008 10:53:40 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
RonFineEsq@earthlink.net writes:
Why not clean the tank and install a good inline fuel filter?
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: <Warthodson@aol.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 6:18 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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