2009poolesparky Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thinking of making an extra tank to fit in the boot, with a T connector and a valve into the main fuel line. Has anyone else made anything o can have a look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I guess you could use a GT6 tank. But may I ask why? you should have enough in a tank for well over 200miles at a time. A better option may be to get a second spitfire tank, and cut both tanks up to make an extra deep one. The GT6 tank is larger than a spit tank (10 gallons?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Some Jaguars have dual tanks, with a servo valve at the T-junction between them, so you only draw from one at a time and cans witch to the other when the first runs out. And, the switch controls which tank sensor is read by the single dash guage. Guy from Norway, sorry list your name for the moment has this mod on his Herald. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 20 litre jerry can much more price effective. 😀 That's what's in my boot.Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Cans witch > > > > >Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Yeah, Jaguars such as the old XJ6 etc have twin tanks.Maybe look into what the Factory Le Mans cars had - from memory (and this could be complete balls) they used a fore-runner of the GT6 tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 "nang" > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Dave Langrick's 2.5Pi mk4 Spitfire has a welded two Spittie tanks together, all good. Dave does frequent this form, maybe he will post a pic or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Philip has had an aluminium one made to fit in line withe the 2000/V8 system along with non return valves etcHe picked it up on the way down to Dover on the 10CR as he had prepared all the pipework /valve priorThe fuel/mileage/distance rate increasing whereby he would not have had to fill up until he got to Mid/Southern Austria I`m sure the same system could apply to the Spitfire, by running one in tandem and lines out the boot to a one way valve so gravity would do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I have a T2000 tank that looks the right scale of a thing . Mount neck on the side and close up the filler . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/txgAAOSwjVVV5CTX/s-l225.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Quoted from Jonny-Jimbo Maybe look into what the Factory Le Mans cars had - from memory (and this could be complete balls) they used a fore-runner of the GT6 tanks? The LeMans cars had a big square thing.look halfway down the page for a picture of a pile of themhttp://www.canleyclassics.com/our-museum/parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero franchi Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I have JUST finished for my Spit mk2Only I cant up load the pictures as its saying the images are to large,any one know a way around this so I can add the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Quoted from Piero franchi I have JUST finished for my Spit mk2Only I cant up load the pictures as its saying the images are to large,any one know a way around this so I can add the photos http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero franchi Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 sorry for each link, its all I could think to do,would have rather added the photos to our websitehttp://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=0http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=17http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=16http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=15http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=14http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=13http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=12http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=11http://s850.photobucket.com/us.....html?sort=3&o=10http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=8http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=7http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=6http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=5http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=4http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=3http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=2http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=1http://s850.photobucket.com/us......html?sort=3&o=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Excellent work. A great example of careful and skillful fabrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Yes , you are starting to get the hang of that toy of yours Pierro .Very impressive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero franchi Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 thanks Spit131dont tell me!!!!!you got loads of bits to weld if i need the practise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Looks like you have been getting plenty of practise all ready , good to see someone gaining such skills , keep your progresses posted Pierro . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Time to get my Tig welder out I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009poolesparky Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Slightly off subject of my original question. But what is the best way to flush a fuel tank? My new inline fuel filter is clogged already and there seems to be loads of rust floating about in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 No easy way. You need to remove the tank and drain it. The fuel, if clean, can be reused (so pass it through a filter of some kind)Once empty give it a hose out, then wash it with hot water and detergent. Put in some nuts/bolts, a bit of water and a decent shake about to remove any crud. Hose out again.You could then put in some phosphoric acid (or whatever rust cure stuff you like) in and again move it about to hopefully clean the surfaces. Another rinse and all should be clean. In reality once the tank is out and empty it doesn't take long, but is a faff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rantell Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I had similar problem when I bought my Gt6 back in 2000. Bits of rust regularly caused the float valve in the carb to stick open and flood. First solution was the in-line filter - worked but filter clogged very quickly needing changing every six months(ish) to prevent fuel starvation.Eventually I bought a fuel tank repair and seal kit from frost (http://www.frost.co.uk/por15-small-car-tank-repair-kit.html). Not cheap but includes cleaner, rust converter and a sealer that coats the tank insides. Worked very well for me, its been in for many years now and still no bits in the filter and I now only change filter every 2 years.You have to do it with the tank out of the car, but well worth spending the effort.Seem to remember key point was to ensure the tank was fully dry of water before attempting to seal. Think I borrowed the wife's hair dryer, but then that cost me a new one!(HSE note, only use hairdryer if sure all fuel removed - eg by use of the cleaner plus water flushing - don't want fuel fumes to go bang) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timireson Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Another vote for the por fuel kit, sorted my tank amazingly. I would suggest you get another bottle of cleaner as I did use most of the 2nd to get it really clean. Don't spill the sealer though!!! Makes a mess of the drive -ask me how I know that!!! T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Have you got or have access to a cement mixer?If so wrap the tank in a blanket to prevent damage, then secure it safely into the cement mixer, place some nuts, bolts etc into the tank to clean the crud off, and set it going, come back in 15 minutes, turn it round to do the other end then rinse it out and use the sealer! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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