locoboy
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 09:04 AM |
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Unleaded Reducer
Im looking at buying a fuel filler from a chandlers as they are a lot cheaper than the automotive alternatives.
The only problem being that they do not come with a reducer for unleaded.
Can i put one in?
ATB
Locoboy
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RazMan
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 09:32 AM |
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Probably difficult as most boat fillers are designed for multi fuel types.
Why not check out Europa - I got my twin fillers (including unleaded reducers) for £40 each last year.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RichieC
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 09:53 AM |
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Europas cheaper filler cap is £50 including postage and VAT but not a restrictor. I borrowed mine from a vehicle at work, its the white plastic type
and sits in the neck from the pipe side.
Rich
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Macbeast
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 10:06 AM |
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Why bother, as you can't buy leaded ?
Or am I missing something ?
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RichieC
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 10:15 AM |
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It is an SVA requirement that the fuel filler is only capable of taking the approved fuel type.
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locoboy
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 10:40 AM |
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If i buy a stainless or ally one i guess i could just cut a plate to fit in the filler neck and cut the required hole out of it couldnt i?
Then just get someone to tack weld it a suitable distance down inside the neck?
ATB
Locoboy
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 11:27 AM |
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I think you can make your own, the plastic filler neck I have seems to have a home made one from a brass plumbing fitting and a short length of hose
pop-riveted into the neck...
Dan
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Gav
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 11:43 AM |
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i was just gonna turn an ali one on my lathe...
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Hellfire
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 11:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RichieC
It is an SVA requirement that the fuel filler is only capable of taking the approved fuel type.
Only for post 1995 engines. No need to bother fitting a reducer for engines older than this.
Phil
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mad4x4
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 05:21 PM |
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YEP - only if you have a CAT - so you can only use unleaded. I used an Europa areo style.made by newton.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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cryoman1965
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 07:35 PM |
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I have fitted mine inside the boot.
Went to the scrap yard and got the metal filler neck and cap from a Mitsubishi L300 van which has an unleaded restrictor.
The 51mm dia of the pipe matched the fuel hose to the tank.
Total cost £8 
[Edited on 29/6/06 by cryoman1965]
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