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Guernseyman
Joined: 20 May 2017 Posts: 3
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 6:18 pm Post subject: Fuel tank on 1955 A30 |
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Some time ago I purchased a Jan 1955 4-door A30 with 19K miles on the clock. I ran her for 12 months but then she went into storage for two years. Now I have decided to get her back on the road but she won't start. The petrol coming out of the electric pump was a horrible yellow colour so I decided to drain the tank and clean the fuel lines. The fuel line was clear but I then made what I think was a serious mistake. I refitted the fuel line but and gave the it another blast of air but it didn't go anywhere. I removed the fuel line again and it was clear but the union on the tank appeared to be blocked.
Can someone tell me if there is a non-return valve in the tank and what are my chances of freeing it up as there is obviously no access from inside the tank. I suspect that the valve was fitted to the bottom half of the tank before the top half was fastened to it in which case I have a serious problem. |
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DM
Joined: 21 Dec 2008 Posts: 212 Location: North Cornwall
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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No non return valve in the tank.
Your tank idealy needs to come out and be cleaned out inside. |
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Peter_L
Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 2680 Location: New Brunswick. Canada.
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 12:25 am Post subject: |
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Hi "Guernsey Man".... Maybe the OCC's first Channel Island's member ?
My parents and way back were from Jersey.
Welcome. |
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Guernseyman
Joined: 20 May 2017 Posts: 3
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 9:09 am Post subject: Fuel tank A30 |
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Good morning
Thank you for your advice DM. The tank is out of the car and I will see if cleaning it out clears the problem. I will report back.
Hi Peter. A lot of Channel Islanders left for Canada years ago. Good to know you. |
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Guernseyman
Joined: 20 May 2017 Posts: 3
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Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:41 pm Post subject: A30 fuel tank |
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Cleaned the tank and loads of gunge came out. Fuel outlet now clear, fuel line reconnected and fuel added. She started up almost immediately and is now running like a sewing machine.
Many thanks for your sound advice DM. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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