filler tube
Submitted: Friday, Jun 07, 2002 at 00:00
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Fitting an auxiliary tank. Making up a filler tube. Would exhaust pipe work or are filler tubes made from special non-corrosive steel? Thanks
Reply By: Cruiser - Friday, Jun 07, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Jun 07, 2002 at 00:00
If you can't find something ready-made to do the job, I would be inclined to make it from mild steel (eg. exhaust pipe) and get it galvanised. The filler area tends to collect condensation which will cause rust. This will inevitably find its way into the tank and cause problems. Not sure what the 'legal' situation is but would
check with the tank manufacturer before going ahead.
Cheers, Cruiser.
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Reply By: Member - Nick - Friday, Jun 07, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Jun 07, 2002 at 00:00
The Exhaust tube will do the job,but if you are joining it to something else be sure to get the right type of hose.
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Reply By: Graham - Thursday, Jun 13, 2002 at 00:00
Thursday, Jun 13, 2002 at 00:00
Royce,
I purchased steel wire reinforced rubber hose (oil and fuel safe) from the Hose Shed to reposition my filler. Because it is reinforced it does not kink around corners.
Graham
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Follow Up By: Royce Moncur - Friday, Jun 14, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Jun 14, 2002 at 00:00
Thanks Graeme. Hose Shed is where? I'm in Gippsland. Cheers Royce
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Follow Up By: Graham - Friday, Jun 14, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Jun 14, 2002 at 00:00
Royce,
I'm in Brissy, try your Yellow Pages under Hoses and Fittings and you should find something. If you have a similar setup as my Hilux you will also need a breather hose.
Graham
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