Guest gary35pj Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Is there anyone out there that manufactures repro gas tanks for the 51,s I am having a problem repairing mine so I need to know where to look for another one. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anthony83 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 hey i have and extra gas tank that came with my 52. it looks to be in pretty good shape. let me know if you need it. thanks. gabe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Suhling Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I am also having a problem with my gas tank. After cleaning out all the rust and sealing tak I now can't blow air through the pick up tube, I never tried it before sealing the tank so I don't know if the tube was blocked before I sealed the tank or not. I have tried to run a wire through the tube and filling the tube with paint thinner and letting it soak but no luck. Any suggestion? Thanks, Harvey Suhling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gary35pj Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Gabe I appreciate the offer of your extra tank but the fellow who is repairing mine called yesterday and told me it was ready. Originally we set a cap of 200.00 for repair but after the problems we had it is now at 380.00. More than I wanted to pay but what else could I do. I have been looking for repro tanks for a while and could not find anything. I did find new tanks for my 35 ply. though. Thank you for the offer though. About a mile from my house sets a 53 dodge p/u, if I end up buyig that I may need another tank but I will wait and see what happens. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anthony83 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 that's fine. i just have it sitting around. if you could ever use it then let me know. i also have another hood, 2 long bed sides, and a 50' front grille. thanks. gabe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Thornton Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 I had the same problem with pick up plugged on gas tank the only thing that worked was to hook up a 3000 lb nitrgen cylinder to it, it poped out the plugg but i feel the screen is no longer there, but it did clear the line and has worked for a couple of years i hope this might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm's Coupe Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Ply Do sells this Poly tank for the 46 - 48 Plymouth. Fits if you move the mounting brackets under the car. I've also seen universal poly gas tanks for cars and trucks in the JC Whitney catalog. Just thought I would mention it in case someone wants to go that way. I have one in my P15 and so do a few other guys on the forum. Cost for these usually runs around $215, plus shipping. Includes straps, pick up tube and roll over valves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Suhling Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Thanks Robert I don't have access to a nitrogen bottle will keep trying something else. Thanks again, Harvey Suhling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenelle Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 If you are having trouble with a stubborn clogged line from inside gas tank, try this. Take out tank. Rinse it out thoroughly with water. Fill it with several gallons of water and boil it on a coleman stove for several hours. If that does not dissolve the crud, then carefully add a half cup or so of dry lye. Lye reacts with water and reacts violently with hot water. After the initial reaction (violent fizzing and hissing), let the mixture continue to boil. Periodically try to shoot compressed air into the gas line fitting. It worked beautifully for me; and safe if you are careful. Also cheap and relatively easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Suhling Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks for the infomation is San Anglo any where close to the Austin area? My sister lives in Georgetown. Thanks again, Harvey Suhling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don G 1947 Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Harvey, Get a piece of aircraft control cable a little longer than the tube, chuck it in a drill and run it down the tube. The rough end of the cable will act like a drill bit and clean out the tube and any obstructions at the end. Pay attention to the direction of the twist so the cable doesn't unravel when you start up the drill. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Good idea. I bet some choke cable bicycle brake cable or an old speedo cable would do pretty much the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Suhling Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Thanks guys will give it a try Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpholland2 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I could not find a reproduction tank either (AND I looked) I did not want to do to much fabrication under the truck either. I have mine at the local radiator shop now being cleaned up and coated inside and out. Did your local shop tell you it was beyond repair? It's amazing what a few of these guys can do to an old tank if you motivate them with a few dollars. After I do get mine back in a few days one thing they couldn't help me with was a new sending unit. Anyone in the Fourm have a source for one that fits a 48-53 tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SgtDrydock Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Anthony83, sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey beard Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Oldest son and I cut open a tank from a 1 1/2 ton Pilothouse that we could not unplug. The outlet at the front of the tank goes into the center of the tank and makes an "S" turn into the piclup. This turn point is where the varnish typically clogs up in tanks that have been felt sit with fuel in them for many years. The cable thrick is a good idea. You might supplement it with some choke cleaner and compressed air. They usually can be cleaned out with some patience. The tnak we destroyed was rusted out anyhow. Now that we know what's inside, we have opened up two more that were varnished shut. We just used mechanics wire and choke cleaner. If you have used sealer on the inside of your tank, you may have well and turly sealed the outlet tube off permanently. Best to keep it open with compressed air while the sealer is drying. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SgtDrydock Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 As tanks seem to be hard to find, there is this outfit that custom makes tanks to your specification, with an online design chart: http://www.docskustom.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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