Fuel Tank

[London_Phil]

As mentioned in other threads, and in case you are not aware, there is VERY LITTLE behind those inserts, so proceed with caution.
These are the petrol tap ones, but they all have a similar amount behind them.
Good Luck

Regards

Phil

[nickjtc]

This all makes me so very happy that a) my Steamer never had this problem (even if the tank did grow a bit) and b) that the 1050 has a metal tank.............. even with chrome handlebars. :icon_wink:

[kennyjd]

As mentioned in other threads, and in case you are not aware, there is VERY LITTLE behind those inserts, so proceed with caution.
These are the petrol tap ones, but they all have a similar amount behind them.
Good Luck

Regards

Phil

That is the very one that has been punched out, did you have a  solution to yours??

[London_Phil]

I'm afraid to report the picture is from a scrap tank I butchered years ago.
If its one of the tap mount screws, you may be able create some kind of clamping arrangement, using the outer shaped oring for the tap to create the seal.
At least there is some meat at that point in the tank.
I will see if I can find that part and post some more pics.

[kennyjd]

Sorry if I misled you the punctured insert is the one closest to the fuel tap, I am starting to think I may have a plastic dowel welded into the hole and live without a fastner .

[Sin_Tiger]

Have a think about making a little top hat / T plug to weld in from the outside, then weld a serrated threaded insert in on top of it.

[threepot]

What about a new look? This looks better than the current Scrambler IMHO.

[kennyjd]

Update on the tank, A 6mm blind metal top hat has been inserted with JB Weld Marine epoxy from the inside of the tank, pulled into place from the outside with a spacer over the outside of it with a 6mm bolt and some washers just nipped up to hold it in place while the epoxy set, next move is to get some fuel in once the epoxy has had a couple of days to cure.

[Sin_Tiger]

Good job, fingers crossed.

Take some photos if you can, sounds like an interesting alternative that might also help someone else.

[nickjtc]

Update on the tank, A 6mm blind metal top hat has been inserted with JB Weld Marine epoxy from the inside of the tank,

That must have been 'fun' to do.

[JayDub]

That must have been 'fun' to do.

yep, someone has patience