nathanwhittaker 50 #151 Posted October 17, 2014 Would a length of copper be ok or would I be best running it down something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #152 Posted October 17, 2014 With a metal pipe of any type, vibration could be a problem. Rubber fuel pipe would be best. You could run it through another tube for protection. Ie the corrugated type electricians use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #153 Posted October 17, 2014 I'm just after a original look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #154 Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) My MG5 is just copper pipe ran underneath and fixed in a few places by bent over metal tags, one being one of the final drive case bolts, and engine mounts, I believe this is original, I never replace the pipe, it came with it. Think it's 1/4" bore but may be wrong. Will be doing my MG6 the same. See Edited October 18, 2014 by Rocboni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #155 Posted October 18, 2014 Well ive done my fuel pipe today, most of it is in copper but ive had to do the last bit in rubber due too needing some more fittings. Ive also managed to get some videos took off the exhaust but I think im going to have to redo it and pack it tighter as its blowing bits of material out. http://youtu.be/U44Q-LRPy2c http://youtu.be/WgCX2f3F-e4 http://youtu.be/pC1TGktVGdg 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #156 Posted October 19, 2014 Hi does anybody know how the choke works on this for the time been I've just put a spring on it too hold it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #157 Posted October 20, 2014 The exhaust sounds good Nathan, it looks like it's foaming at the mouth when it's blowing the exhaust stuffing out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #158 Posted October 20, 2014 Haha I know what u mean there I think I'm going too do it again but pack it tighter then weld a piece of mesh in too hold it tight then it shunt be able too move at all and should stop the foaming lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcrules00 24 #159 Posted October 29, 2014 Looks like you've got a herd of mice have been in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #160 Posted November 19, 2014 Just a small update. After fitting the fuel tank and filled full of expensive water ie petrol. The next day I went down and the tank was empty what I was not very happy about. Me and Sam rubbed the tank down and found that the bottom was totally corroded. Me and James tried too weld it but with no joy so I've ordered a new tank for her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #161 Posted November 19, 2014 Welding a petrol tank! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #162 Posted November 21, 2014 Yeah its the future chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #163 Posted November 21, 2014 What safety precautions did you take with the welding? It sound like you might have got James to do the welding while you waited outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #164 Posted November 21, 2014 He always says his welding is better so it's his own fault lol after the 2nd bang we filled it full of water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #165 Posted November 21, 2014 It was the third bang! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #166 Posted November 21, 2014 It was the third bang! I would still be running after I heard the first one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #167 Posted November 21, 2014 I tend to use the "roll up some paper, stick it in the tank, light it, and run" technique Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #168 Posted November 21, 2014 "It goes boom diddy boom diddy boom diddy boom." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #169 Posted November 22, 2014 You guys are well hard, it would be a brown trousers moment in my workshop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #170 Posted November 22, 2014 You guys are well hard, It'll be all the Viagra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #171 Posted November 22, 2014 It'll be all the Viagra. Na that's why I've got a stiff neck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #172 Posted November 22, 2014 You guys are well hard, it would be a brown trousers moment in my workshop By hard you mean daft? Welding fuel tanks or gas cylinders without purging them is mental 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #173 Posted November 22, 2014 By hard you mean daft? Welding fuel tanks or gas cylinders without purging them is mental Na makes it more fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #174 Posted November 22, 2014 Until it blows up In your face....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,874 #175 Posted November 22, 2014 must be a northern thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
