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Chummy Fuel Tank Removal - NeilC - 29-12-2020
As a result of a leak (or three) from the fuel tank on my recently acquired 1929 Chummy, I intend to remove the tank for investigation. Other than the obvious safety precautions, is there a recommended or best practice procedure for doing this? I have identified 4 bolts that secure it and will clearly need to remove the bonnet and the fuel pipe. The steering column is located by one of the bolts but other than that it looks almost straightforward. My experience suggests that nothing is straightforward once you start fiddling. What am I missing? Many thanks in anticipation. Neil C
RE: Chummy Fuel Tank Removal - Reckless Rat - 29-12-2020
Please disconnect the battery!
RE: Chummy Fuel Tank Removal - Peter Johnson - 29-12-2020
Neil. It should be as you have stated. Two bolts on the dash board and two on the bulkhead. Take the bonnet and bonnet support strip off with the horn.
Peter
RE: Chummy Fuel Tank Removal - AustinWood - 29-12-2020
It is straightforward.
RE: Chummy Fuel Tank Removal - NeilC - 29-12-2020
Thanks, guys. I will crack on... Guess what the next few questions will entail!
RE: Chummy Fuel Tank Removal - Ivor Hawkins - 29-12-2020
My first guess is how can I stop the fuel tap leaking!
RE: Chummy Fuel Tank Removal - NeilC - 27-04-2021
Thank you for the advice, everyone. Just to close the thread, I removed the tank with ease, degreased it, etched it and sloshed it with tank sealant (POR-15) which appears to have been successful. The dashboard bolts required considerable dexterity when refitting. Perseverance and foul language, it seems, are fine bedfellows.