hi i am building a micra mini http://www.theminifo...__fromsearch__1
have a quick look if you have the time.
i have a submerged fuel pump and i am wondering what would be the best way to secure it to the bottom on the tank and where abouts in the tank i should put it.
any help appreciated
cheers
dexter
How Do I Fit A Submerged Fuel Pump For Westy's Micra Mini
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dexterwest
, Feb 15 2012 03:21 PM
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 04:37 PM
why not use the fuel tank from a fuel injected mini ?
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 05:23 PM
injection tank would be the easiest or cut the flange of the micra pump and weld it to onto the mini tank, heres one i did for the vtec
cut flange
extend pump bracket
weld on flange
finished
cut flange
extend pump bracket
weld on flange
finished
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 08:19 PM
Welding used petrol tanks is really dangerous even when they are empty. Purgeing them with argon helps but its still dodgy
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dexterwest
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 09:10 PM
ok thanks i like the look of that looks quite easy cheers
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 09:47 PM
Welding used petrol tanks is really dangerous even when they are empty. Purgeing them with argon helps but its still dodgy
Yeah I agree, the above tank had been empty for about 5 years in the attic, it was washed out and purged before any cutting/welding commenced
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