Ulix Goettsch wrote:
>
> On Sun, 6 Jun 1999, William M. Gilroy wrote:
>
> > Checking the M*ss catalogue I they list the gas tank for 71 and later
> > Midgets as unavailable. This is not good for me. Anyone know where I
> > can get a gas tank? Figures the last piece that I need is not available.
> > I will called the major suppliers tomorrow morning and see what I can
> > find. Anyone have any ideas?
>
> Bill,
> I assume that the difference in tanks is a return fitting or a vapor
> fitting on that tank and that's it. You could probably modify the new
> tank to be like the old one, or hook up the tank like it was on earluier
> cars (no vapor catch provision).
> I am just speculationg, you should find someone who knows the difference
> between tanks.
Bill
Ulix is correct (as usual)
spridget tanks were 6 and 7 gallons. early/late.
Later tanks have the carb overflow recovery.
I am running a 1500 Midget 7 gallon tank in my Bugeye. I put a plug in
the recovery hole.
If you do not have the recovery system still plumbed on your Midget, get
an early tank.
--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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