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Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Gas tank photo <zmagnette@autox.team.net> <zmagnette.autox.team.net>
From: charles durning <durningcharles@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2013 11:00:34 -0600
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Mike,

Do you have their contact information?

Charlie Durning

If you are using Google or Gmail, Big Brother is watching.



On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 10:43 AM, sandyandmike <sandyandmike@fuse.net> wrote=
:

>  I sent mine to Looper in Pennsylvania, not cheap, but a Damn nice job, I
> don=92t like taking chances with Gasoline.
>
>
>
> Mike H.
>
>
>
> *From:* zmagnette-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:
> zmagnette-bounces@autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *charles durning
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 04, 2013 11:38 AM
>
> *To:* List for the Z Magnette Group - North America
> *Subject:* Re: [Zmagnette] Gas tank photo
>
>
>
> Arch,
>
>
>
> You might want to get some opinions on tank sealers.  Some just make a
> huge mess of things.  I know there are some good ones, I just haven't fou=
nd
> those.  You might check with Eastwood.  The key to a good seal is the
> inside of the tank must be flawless.  Otherwise the stuff just peals off
> and makes a mess.
>
>
>
> Charlie Durning
>
>
>
> If you are using Google or Gmail, Big Brother is watching.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Arch Boston <arch.boston@twc.com> wrote:
>
> Charlie & Wray, Thanks for reply.  I now know a bit more about what I am
> in for.  Since the tank has to come out I might as well have it sealed ev=
en
> though it is not leaking.  Arch
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
> On Dec 4, 2013, at 7:11 AM, charles durning <durningcharles@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>   Arch,
>
>
>
> It is possible to fix that pickup tube.  The tube should be soldiered or
> brazed in place.  A creative radiator shop should be able to remove the
> tube and then install a new tube.
>
>
>
>  Another option is to abandon that pickup and have a radiator shop instal=
l
> a threaded bushing (a drain fitting from a radiator is exactly when you
> want) in the top of the tank.  the position should be like the picture.
> From there you can attach a tube to a fitting.  Be sure to cut the bottom
> of the tube at a 45 degree angle and also keep the tube at least 1/4 inch
> from the bottom of the tank. If the tank has the screen filter be sure
> to position the new draw tube so it mates up with the screen.
>
>
>
> While that tank is out it will be worth while to clean out any rust or
> accumulated guck.
>
>
>
>
> Charlie Durning
>
>
>
> If you are using Google or Gmail, Big Brother is watching.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 8:39 PM, Arch Boston <arch.boston@twc.com> wrote:
>
> This is the way the parts book says the gas tank should be set up.
>  However, my Magnette doesn't have the banjo nut on the top of the tank f=
or
> gas line.  My tank has a rubber hose located approx 1 1/2 inches under th=
e
> large rubber filler tube for gas line that goes to the fuel pump.  This
> afternoon I replaced the fuel pump ( which was a waste of time and energy=
).
>  Disconnecting the fuel line from tank should have spilled out a bit of
> gas.  Nothing.  Blowing into gas line I could hear air entering gas
> tank....  Filter not clogged ( if there is one).  So....  The pickup tube
> in the tank must be loose/goofed up.  Has anyone replaced/ repaired this
> pickup?  Hate to go in completely blind.  Arch
>
>
>
> http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fLg6x6Q8Qk0/UdR7VQ9MbYI/AAAAAAAADIs/ecq6w4bKdGk=
/s640/2013-07-02+Magnette+gas+tank+refurbish+017+
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
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<div>Mike,</div>
<div>=A0</div>
<div>Do you have their contact information?<br clear=3D"all"></div>
<div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">
<div>=A0</div>
<div>Charlie Durning</div>
<div>=A0</div>
<div><font size=3D"4">If you are using Google or Gmail, Big Brother is watc=
hing.</font></div>
<div>=A0</div></div></div><br><br>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 10:43 AM, sandyandmike <s=
pan dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:sandyandmike@fuse.net"; target=3D"_bla=
nk">sandyandmike@fuse.net</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote style=3D"BORDER-LEFT:#ccc 1px solid;MARGIN:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;PA=
DDING-LEFT:1ex" class=3D"gmail_quote">
<div lang=3D"EN-US" vlink=3D"purple" link=3D"blue">
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"FONT-FAMILY:&#39;Calibri&#39;,&#39;sa=
ns-serif&#39;;COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:11pt">I sent mine to Looper in Pennsy=
lvania, not cheap, but a Damn nice job, I don=92t like taking chances with =
Gasoline.<u></u><u></u></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"FONT-FAMILY:&#39;Calibri&#39;,&#39;sa=
ns-serif&#39;;COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:11pt"><u></u>=A0<u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"FONT-FAMILY:&#39;Calibri&#39;,&#39;sa=
ns-serif&#39;;COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:11pt">Mike H.<u></u><u></u></span></p=
>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"FONT-FAMILY:&#39;Calibri&#39;,&#39;sa=
ns-serif&#39;;COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:11pt"><u></u>=A0<u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"FONT-FAMILY:&#39;Tahoma&#39;,&#39;=
sans-serif&#39;;FONT-SIZE:10pt">From:</span></b><span style=3D"FONT-FAMILY:=
&#39;Tahoma&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;;FONT-SIZE:10pt"> <a href=3D"mailto:zm=
agnette-bounces@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">zmagnette-bounces@autox.t=
eam.net</a> [mailto:<a href=3D"mailto:zmagnette-bounces@autox.team.net"; tar=
get=3D"_blank">zmagnette-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>ch=
arles durning<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 04, 2013 11:38 AM=20
<div class=3D"im"><br><b>To:</b> List for the Z Magnette Group - North Amer=
ica<br></div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Zmagnette] Gas tank photo<u></u><u></u></=
span>=20
<p></p>
<div>
<div class=3D"h5">
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=A0<u></u></p>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Arch,<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=A0<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">You might want to get some opinions on tank sealers.=
=A0 Some just make a huge mess of things.=A0 I know there are some good one=
s, I just haven&#39;t found those.=A0 You might check with Eastwood.=A0 The=
 key to a good seal is the inside of the tank must be flawless.=A0 Otherwis=
e the stuff just peals off and makes a mess.<br clear=3D"all">
<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=A0<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Charlie Durning<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=A0<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"FONT-SIZE:13.5pt">If you are using Go=
ogle or Gmail, Big Brother is watching.</span><u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=A0<u></u><u></u></p></div></div></div>
<p style=3D"MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt" class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=A0<u></u></p>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Arch Boston &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:arch.boston@twc.com"; target=3D"_blank">arch.boston@twc.com</=
a>&gt; wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
<div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Charlie &amp; Wray, Thanks for reply. =A0I now know =
a bit more about what I am in for. =A0Since the tank has to come out I migh=
t as well have it sealed even though it is not leaking. =A0Arch<br><br>Sent=
 from my iPad<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<div>
<div>
<p style=3D"MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt" class=3D"MsoNormal"><br>On Dec 4, 2013, at =
7:11 AM, charles durning &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:durningcharles@gmail.com"; ta=
rget=3D"_blank">durningcharles@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<u></u><u></u></p></=
div>

<blockquote style=3D"MARGIN-TOP:5pt;MARGIN-BOTTOM:5pt">
<div>
<div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Arch,<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=A0<u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">It is possible to=A0fix that pickup tube.=A0 The tub=
e should be soldiered or brazed in place.=A0 A creative radiator shop shoul=
d be able to remove the tube and then install a new tube.=A0<u></u><u></u><=
/p></div>

<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=A0<u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=A0Another option is to abandon that pickup and have=
 a radiator shop install a threaded bushing (a drain fitting from a radiato=
r is exactly when=A0you want)=A0in the top of the tank.=A0=A0the position s=
hould be like the picture.=A0 From there you can attach a tube to a fitting=
.=A0 Be sure to cut the bottom of the tube at a 45 degree angle and also ke=
ep the tube at least 1/4 inch from the bottom of the tank.=A0If the tank ha=
s the=A0screen filter be sure to=A0position the new draw tube so=A0it mates=
 up with the screen.=A0=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=A0<u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">While that tank is out it will be worth while to cle=
an out any rust or accumulated guck.<u></u><u></u></p></div></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br clear=3D"all"><u></u><u></u></p>
<div>
<div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=A0<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Charlie Durning<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=A0<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"FONT-SIZE:13.5pt">If you are using Go=
ogle or Gmail, Big Brother is watching.</span><u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=A0<u></u><u></u></p></div></div></div>
<p style=3D"MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt" class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=A0<u></u></p>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 8:39 PM, Arch Boston &lt;<a h=
ref=3D"mailto:arch.boston@twc.com"; target=3D"_blank">arch.boston@twc.com</a=
>&gt; wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style=3D"MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt" class=3D"MsoNormal">This is the way the par=
ts book says the gas tank should be set up. =A0However, my Magnette doesn&#=
39;t have the banjo nut on the top of the tank for gas line. =A0My tank has=
 a rubber hose located approx 1 1/2 inches under the large rubber filler tu=
be for gas line that goes to the fuel pump. =A0This afternoon I replaced th=
e fuel pump ( which was a waste of time and energy). =A0Disconnecting the f=
uel line from tank should have spilled out a bit of gas. =A0Nothing. =A0Blo=
wing into gas line I could hear air entering gas tank.... =A0Filter not clo=
gged ( if there is one). =A0So.... =A0The pickup tube in the tank must be l=
oose/goofed up. =A0Has anyone replaced/ repaired this pickup? =A0Hate to go=
 in completely blind. =A0Arch<br>
<br><br><a href=3D"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fLg6x6Q8Qk0/UdR7VQ9MbYI/AAAAAA=
AADIs/ecq6w4bKdGk/s640/2013-07-02+Magnette+gas+tank+refurbish+017+" target=
=3D"_blank">http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fLg6x6Q8Qk0/UdR7VQ9MbYI/AAAAAAAADIs/e=
cq6w4bKdGk/s640/2013-07-02+Magnette+gas+tank+refurbish+017+</a><br>
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