TR2/3/3A Late Fuel Tank in Pre-TS60000 TR3A

[Tropical TR]

I've discovered that my car has the wrong tank. It worked fine while I drove it in the 90's, even if the fuel line was poking through a non-standard hole in the floor back there. Has anyone fitted a post-TS60000 fuel tank (left outlet) to an earlier TR3/3A? Outside of fuel line change are there any negative experiences?

 

[sp53]

It is probably an improvement because the newer tank sits up higher and does not get wet from a leaking trunk and rust out. I believe the newer tank holds a little less, but only a gallon or so.

 

[TexasKnucklehead]

It will fit. The shape of the new style tank is different from the old. I had to make a large patch where the floor of the trunk rusted out but opted to use the new style on my 59. As you can see in the attached picture, I added 3 little risers to support the bottom of the tank -part of the tank sits upon the shelf in front of it. That's the difference between the height of the old trunk bottom and the new, after they 'opened up' the spare tire compartment. The location of the fuel line hole is different, but I think the drain hole is the same. Also it's a bit of a strain to get to that fuel line fitting, but it's possible. I don't regret doing it. I had to make sure the straps still held the tank tightly and the filler neck was positioned properly.

 

[Tropical TR]

Thanks, guys. Thus encouraged, believe I will continue to use the "wrong" tank. Given that my floor is now repainted, I might try to place a hardwood board with cutouts underneath rather than installing elevated brackets to distribute the lower tank weight. Appreciate the information.