[Healeys] Fuel tank issue

[David Nock BCS]

With the second rubber plug above the fuel pipe I would assume that your car is a Longbridge BN4. The fuel fitting on the early BN4 was a pipe bent 90 degrees and came thru the bulkhead higher than the later Abingdon cars.  I would assume that someone replaced the fuel tank at one time and installed a later tank. Then relocating the fuel pipe.


See photo 

David Nock
British Car Specialists
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com

From: Paul Leeks 
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 5:08 AM
To: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net> 
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel tank issue

Hi all 

I hope someone can help me with a problem I have with fitting a new fuel tank from AH Spares on my 100/6 BN4.

On attempting installation, I have found that the fuel pipe on the car doesn't line up with the boss on the fuel tank (and there is no flexibility in the outlet pipe as it does an immediate right angle on the other side of the boot wall).

I had assumed the replacement tank would be an exact match for the original but, as you can see from the pictures attached, with the tank dead centre in the boot and as tight to the rear wall as possible, the boss is too far back and off to the left; meaning I cannot get it attached.  At a push I could set the tank off-centre, but I would still be about 2cm too short.

I have attached some pics to show what I mean.  

AH Spares tells me to buy a new fuel pipe kit from them, but also tells that the pipe is of a fixed length and the bend I need to get it on to reach the tank boss (as it is at the moment) is a little extreme and will probably kink it.

As always, any advice would be gratefully received.


Many thanks

Paul Leeks
100/6 BN4



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