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BOBBYR

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Hi Guys,
Just like everyone in this forum,we all get looking at the different catalogs and thinking about the quality of the parts that we are buying.Because my Healey has been sitting since 1989,I don't even want to take the chance with the gas tank that's in her.Moss has a gas tank ,that seems to be priced ok and they advertise it as being to original specs.I was wondering if any of the gang has purchased this tank and what do you think? I'm about ready to pull the trigger and buy the tank.Any help is appreciated.
Bobby R
 
Bobby R,
Have you inspected your tank? Before you invest in a new one, I would at least get as good a visual inspection as you can. There are many gas tank restoraion solutions available. Have a good day!

John
 
Hi John,
Good to hear from you again.I think what you are saying is right ,I'm thinking of replacing this tank as a fresh start and then I'm pretty much guaranteed,I don't have to bother with it again.I don't look at coating the tank as an option,because I have heard to many stories of fuel lines and filters clogging.I was just wondering if Moss tanks are really built to proper specs and fit well.Thanks for the response and I hope everythings well with you.
Bobby R
 
BOBBYR said:
I was just wondering if Moss tanks are really built to proper specs and fit well.Thanks for the response and I hope everythings well with you. Bobby R
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I distinctly remember gas tanks of the 40's & 50's being coated inside with galvanizing, nearly rust proof.

When I replaced my BN2 tank with a new Moss unit, no galvanizing, didn't think much about it. After about two years on the new tank the inline filters started plugging with very fine red powder. Inside of the tank had a light powdery rust coating over most of it. The first time the problem happened on a road trip & no spare filter, I temporarily bypassed the filter. In 20 additional miles of running with no filter, the carb bowls collected about 1/4" of red powder in the bottoms.

After that, an extra large filter between the tank & pump caught rust powder for quite some time. Finally the extra filter stopped catching rust powder & everything stabilized, still with the light rust coating inside the tank which is now stable & doesn't cause problems.

I don't really know what was happening. Alcohol in the gas attracting water or?

If I were doing it again or had continued to have trouble, I think an aluminum tank would at least not have rust problems. Never been comfortable with "paint" type coatings on the inside of tanks, but aircraft seem to get by well with "some" sealers.

No suggestions, just some experience. Carry a spare filter & check filter flow occasionally.
D
 
I bought the Moss aluminum tank about 6 years ago No fitting issues going in. By now it may be another supplier though, who knows.
 
Bobby, I purchased a new tank from VB. I was not good quality.Someone suggested that I talk to this guy in California that makes his own.I did and I purchased an alluminum tank from him. The fuel line fitting (male end) was correct this time and the tank fit fine. His name is Jorge. You can reach him at www.jaguarbyjorge.com

Peter
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