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RE: Spitfire Fuel Tank

To: "'rtriplett@bjservices.com'" <rtriplett@bjservices.com>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: RE: Spitfire Fuel Tank
From: "Gambony, Jim" <jim.gambony@eds.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 09:05:47 -0600
Richard,

You're correct, the early Spitfire (Spitfire 4 to Mk xx?) tank has the
bottom fuel line, the later have the top syphon line.  It might be possible
to adapt it if you're truly desperate.

Is your tank completely shot?  I have several radiator shops locally that
will clean/coat a crusty tank.  I may have a tank that can be salvaged, but
I do know it'll need to be cleaned to be reliable.


Jim
Dallas TX

> -----Original Message-----
> From: rtriplett@bjservices.com [SMTP:rtriplett@bjservices.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 1998 8:44 AM
> To:   triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject:      Spitfire Fuel Tank
> 
> 
> I have a 78 Spit in need of a fuel tank and sender. I found one, which was
> 
> described to me, and seems to be correct, but the fuel line comes out the 
> bottom.  Mine comes out the top via a syphon line.  Did older Spitfires 
> have the fuel line from the bottom, and, if so, could it be adapted to my 
> 1500?  I couldn't find any photos in my manuals or catalogs so am at a
> loss 
> here. Anyone on the net have one in good shape for sale?
> 
> Richard Triplett
> Technical Services
> Midland, Texas
> 915-683-2781

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