[Healeys] Fuel Tank Installation

Kees Oudesluijs coudesluijs at chello.nl
Fri May 18 10:10:52 MDT 2018


Don´t use foam. It will rust out the tank and floor as it will absorb 
and hold water.

Kees Oudesluijs



Op 18-5-2018 om 10:24 schreef Robert Begani:
>
> My new fuel tank in the BJ8 has similar problems in installation.  
> First of all, I noticed that the old tank installation allowed road 
> splash water to enter the boot because the toward the forward end is 
> tilted up to be able to screw into the fuel fitting and sponge rubber 
> only touches the tank on the rear end of the tank.  My idea was to use 
> additional foam tape on the forward end of the tank and silicone 
> caulking to seal the opening.  Also, the tank is as loose in the 
> straps so I used block of wood wedge to hold it firm temporarily. So I 
> hope the group can describe how to install a new tank in and old car 
> as allowing road water to enter the boot sounds illogical. My new tank 
> is temporarily installed.
>
> Bob Begani
>
>
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