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Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Tank Installation
From: johnbahesr at gmail.com (JOHN BAHE SR)
Date: Fri, 18 May 2018 13:39:42 -0400
References: <008d01d3ee81$a381a1d0$ea84e570$@gmail.com>
I just installed a new Moss tank and found that the Moss straps are
slightly shorter tnat orginal
because the Moss tank has a different radius that the orginal tank. The AH
spares and the orginal straps are
slightly longer and wll not tighten correctly.  The Moss rubber mounting is
different that the orginal
and also different than AH spares seal, it worked perfectly with the Moss
tank i realized a nice fit.

I also fit a NOS Smith's fuel sending unit and used an upgraded seal and
screws from Steve Christianson
in California and I have had no leaks and no oder from fumes.......this all
without using
any type of sealant.

The success I had was with trial and error using differnt suppliers parts
and I finally realized the Moss
tank installation would be successful with their straps and tank seal which
is modified fron other
tank mounting rubber I tried.

Just my opinion, but these parts worked perfectly on my 1966 BJ8;  others
may have differnt results!



On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 4:24 AM, Robert Begani <rfbegani at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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