[Mgs] MGB Mk I Gas Tank Question

[Chris Attias]

I just removed the gas tank on my '64 B.  The sender was seeping, and 
I suspect it might have some other rust damage.  I was thinking of 
replacing it with a repro tank (from angelheartpancho @ eBay, I 
think) I bought a couple of years ago from a fellow club member.  It 
doesn't appear to be badly made, is substantially heavier than the 
OEM tank and looks to be properly baffled.  The only doubt I have is 
about the fuel pickup.

Looking into the OEM tank, the pickup looks to have a fairly 
sophisticated strainer supported by a sheet metal bracket.  On the 
repro, the pickup is a copper tube with a beveled end down, close to 
the bottom of the tank, and that's it.

Am I looking for trouble if I install my repro tank (assuming I don't 
get close to running it dry?)  Do the Moss reproduction tanks 
duplicate the OEM fuel pickup?  Any advice would be appreciated.

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Chris Attias
Felton, CA
'64 MGB