JKearman@aol.com wrote:
>
> I'm going to be replacing the fuel tank on my 72 B this weekend. It looks
> pretty straightforward: drain tank, disconnect sending unit, remove filler,
> vent, and output hoses, remove bolts, tank drops out.
>
> What am I overlooking? I plan to inspect the outside of the trunk floor above
> the tank and repair any rust while I'm at it.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jim Kearman
Jim:
I highly recommend using Corroless (from Eastwood) or POR-15 for
treating any rust you find! I've had great luck with both products.
I also suggest re=locating the fuel pump to get it away from all the
heat and weather exposure. Later "Bs" had the Lucas pump placed halfway
into the trunk area. I've known a lot of folks who placed the entire
pump inside the trunk. My Dad and I did this to his '64 B and it
makes roadside servicing of the pump a lot easier!
Good Luck,
Jim Boyd
Paradise, CA "Too many "Bs" to count, but who's counting?"
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