[Zmagnette] Gas tank photo

[charles durning]

Arch,

You might want to get some opinions on tank sealers.  Some just make a huge
mess of things.  I know there are some good ones, I just haven't found
those.  You might check with Eastwood.  The key to a good seal is the
inside of the tank must be flawless.  Otherwise the stuff just peals off
and makes a mess.

Charlie Durning

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On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Arch Boston <arch.boston at twc.com> wrote:

>  Charlie & Wray, Thanks for reply.  I now know a bit more about what I am
> in for.  Since the tank has to come out I might as well have it sealed even
> though it is not leaking.  Arch
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Dec 4, 2013, at 7:11 AM, charles durning <durningcharles at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>   Arch,
>
> It is possible to fix that pickup tube.  The tube should be soldiered or
> brazed in place.  A creative radiator shop should be able to remove the
> tube and then install a new tube.
>
>  Another option is to abandon that pickup and have a radiator shop install
> a threaded bushing (a drain fitting from a radiator is exactly when you
> want) in the top of the tank.  the position should be like the picture.
> From there you can attach a tube to a fitting.  Be sure to cut the bottom
> of the tube at a 45 degree angle and also keep the tube at least 1/4 inch
> from the bottom of the tank. If the tank has the screen filter be sure
> to position the new draw tube so it mates up with the screen.
>
> While that tank is out it will be worth while to clean out any rust or
> accumulated guck.
>
>
> Charlie Durning
>
> If you are using Google or Gmail, Big Brother is watching.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 8:39 PM, Arch Boston <arch.boston at twc.com> wrote:
>
>> This is the way the parts book says the gas tank should be set up.
>>  However, my Magnette doesn't have the banjo nut on the top of the tank for
>> gas line.  My tank has a rubber hose located approx 1 1/2 inches under the
>> large rubber filler tube for gas line that goes to the fuel pump.  This
>> afternoon I replaced the fuel pump ( which was a waste of time and energy).
>>  Disconnecting the fuel line from tank should have spilled out a bit of
>> gas.  Nothing.  Blowing into gas line I could hear air entering gas
>> tank....  Filter not clogged ( if there is one).  So....  The pickup tube
>> in the tank must be loose/goofed up.  Has anyone replaced/ repaired this
>> pickup?  Hate to go in completely blind.  Arch
>>
>>
>>
>> http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fLg6x6Q8Qk0/UdR7VQ9MbYI/AAAAAAAADIs/ecq6w4bKdGk/s640/2013-07-02+Magnette+gas+tank+refurbish+017+
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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