Fuel Tank

[kennyjd]

Hello, Can anyone help with a petrol tank for my Tiger.

[Mustang]

a little more info needed........................

do you want replacement or ?

[kennyjd]

Yes  another tank would be usefull, The current one leaks from one of the inserts.and one insert rotates,

[Sin_Tiger]

Yes  another tank would be usefull, The current one leaks from one of the inserts.and one insert rotates,

This is probably repairable, plenty of info and first hand experience / reports if you do a quick search. Look in the "How To" Sticky.

There is almost a 50/50 chance you will buy another tank with similar issues and there aren't so many about, shipping charges could make it an expensive gamble.

[kennyjd]

Fittings? Orings? Pump Plate? Its a 855 carb model.

[Bixxer Bob]

  So it is.   I blame the meds..... 

[Mustang]

Fittings? Orings? Pump Plate? Its a 855 carb model.

*885* 

[BruKen]

You sound like my wife. She's 5'1 AND THREE QUARTERS. She's very insistent on the 3/4 as it all counts 

[ssevy]

Sometimes 3/4" can make a big difference

[threepot]

I had a leak around one of the threads on the tank. Cured it with a 2pack adhesive that stated it was oil and petrol resistant. Has held for 3 yrs now.

[Mustang]

You sound like my wife. She's 5'1 AND THREE QUARTERS. She's very insistent on the 3/4 as it all counts  :c

OCD 

[JayDub]

I had a leak around one of the threads on the tank. Cured it with a 2pack adhesive that stated it was oil and petrol resistant. Has held for 3 yrs now.

I did 3 on mine, use JB weld but use the marine version as its fuel resistant - a mate had a leak from one of the inserts on his and it sealed it... its an easy job if you follow Mustangs 'how to' thread.

[kennyjd]

Update on leaking tank and spinning insert, Finnaly got the fastner out of the spinning captive, But the leaking one will not be so easy, some previous owner/clown had obviously had a tight fastner and probably whacked it with his, impact transmitting tool and punched out the inside of the tank,A blind top hat insert will be set in with epoxy hopefully that will cure it.

[BruKen]

Good luck Kenny. Another vote for JB weld here but if the hole is too big you may need it professionally plastic welded closed and potentially forgo the captive nut.

[Sin_Tiger]

  good news. Got to be worth a try, once you get it all cleaned up you will be able to figure out what you need, possibly a suitable size and shaped plug behind the threaded insert might do it.

As I'm sure you know, preparation, cleanliness and above all patience, not available in B&Q. Best of luck