scudderfish
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 posted on 23/9/11 at 09:14 AM |
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Fury fuel filler frustration
I'm replacing the fuel tank on my Fury as it was leaking. It originally came from an MG Midget so I bought a nice shiny new one. The problem
is that the tank has a 2.25 inch filler neck, and the routing to the outside of the car is for 2 inch pipe. The original builder welded a piece of 2
inch pipe into the neck
However it looks like that has weeped over time. I'm not confident enough in my welding ability not to leave pinholes behind (or blow great big
ones!) if I attempt to do the same.
So the question is, how do I join this to that?
Regards,
Dave
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owelly
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 09:22 AM |
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Bit of hose and two hose clips?
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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scudderfish
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 09:24 AM |
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Would 2.25" fuel filler hose crush down tightly enough? The stuff I've seen seems far too rigid?
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owelly
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 09:34 AM |
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I used some that was soft enough to stretch when warmed in boiling water but I can't remember the exact dimentions. Or you could use a piece of
2" hose on the tube then a 2.25" over the tank fitting and 2" rubber?
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 09:42 AM |
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What filler cap do you have? I think (from memory) that the "Aero style" ones are available with various size hose fittings. They'd
all be the same size extrernally so could be a direct swap. Down side is they aren't cheap!
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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ashg
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 09:45 AM |
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take it to someone that can weld good 
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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mcerd1
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 09:55 AM |
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or an alloy reducer with a short bit of 2.25" hose on one end and a bit of 2" on the other
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owelly
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 10:00 AM |
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I just googled 'fuel hose reducer' and got plenty of solutions from reduced rubber hoses to stepped ally ones.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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JimSpencer
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 10:04 AM |
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Hi
Quite a normal problem, you can get a "Fuel Filler Hose Reducer" from all the normal motorsport suppliers, Merlin, Tweeks, Burton etc -
just google it.
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bob
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 10:37 AM |
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Dave, try http://www.thinkauto.com/
They have been very helpfull in the past for me, pretty sure they can supply fuel hose and reducers.
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scudderfish
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| posted on 23/9/11 at 01:38 PM |
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Thanks all for the suggestions. I found some aluminium reducers for £35(!) but I'm too tight for that. I went to my local factors and got
chatting about my problem. They suggested a stepped exhaust reducer. They didn't have one themselves, but the local exhaust & tyre place
did. This has exactly the dimensions I need, so for <£10 I've got something I can more confidently weld onto my tank.
Regards,
Dave
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Furyous
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| posted on 24/9/11 at 02:29 AM |
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Don't forget that an empty fuel tank is like a bomb with all the vapours in it, even if it's dry. If you're going to weld it, I hear
people often fill them with water while welding to suppress the fumes.
You might know that, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
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scudderfish
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| posted on 24/9/11 at 07:19 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Furyous
Don't forget that an empty fuel tank is like a bomb with all the vapours in it, even if it's dry. If you're going to weld it, I hear
people often fill them with water while welding to suppress the fumes.
You might know that, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Thanks. Fortunately it's a brand new tank. I wouldn't dream of welding or grinding on a used one.
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RK
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| posted on 24/9/11 at 12:34 PM |
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In order to save 25 pounds, you are going to risk welding a rather important part of your fuel system. There comes a point when spending a few pennies
saves a lot of potential grief. You are potentially falling into a common trap of trying to save in one area where true cost effectiveness dictates
spending money. You will spend that on welding equipment easily.
I have experience with all this, so don't take it too badly!
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