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Tank with baffles and new pickup tube - what are my choices? #1
RonnieMac Ron McDonald Rosthern, SK, Canada Sign in to contact 1952 MG TD 1971 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) May 29, 2015 06:47 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 3,386 Posts

I earlier reported problems with fuel delivery on my '71 B.

I brought the problem down to the fuel tank pickup tube - or at least, that's where I am now. The pumps would provide spec'd flow from a gerry can, but not from the tank.

I had previously had the existing tank cleaned and lined at a good rad shop.

I ordered a '77 fuel tank sender with integrated pickup tube, but on installation found that I have a tank with a baffle that interferes with the new pickup.

What are my choices?
a. Fuel tank replacement?
b. To make up some sort of pickup tube through the old sender?

I'd like to keep the tank I have, but I'm a bit stymied.

Thanks again for your help.

1952 MGTD 15539
1971 MGB GHN5UB237226

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Re: Tank with baffles and new pickup tube - what are my choices? #2
jimb Jim Brown San Francisco Bay Area, USA Sign in to contact 1958 MG Magnette 1967 MG MGB	May 29, 2015 07:05 PM Top Contributor Joined 20 years ago 1,966 Posts

Some people who used a tank sealant had the screen sock on the pickup tube get clogged. In at least one of those situations, compressed air was used to blow the sock off the tube, leaving no restriction. Maybe that will work for you?

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Re: Tank with baffles and new pickup tube - what are my choices? #3
RonnieMac Ron McDonald Rosthern, SK, Canada Sign in to contact 1952 MG TD 1971 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) May 29, 2015 10:37 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 3,386 Posts

Hi Jim,

You're quite right about the possibility of clogging the pickup filter.

I gave the pickup a couple of good blasts with compressed air to no avail.

I'm afraid I'm in for a tank!

1952 MGTD 15539
1971 MGB GHN5UB237226

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Re: Tank with baffles and new pickup tube - what are my choices? #4
chris Chris Roop (RIP) Pendleton, OR, USA Sign in to contact	May 29, 2015 10:39 PM Top Contributor Joined 25 years ago 43,805 Posts

At least you can get a new tank AND know that it is a Canadian product!

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Re: Tank with baffles and new pickup tube - what are my choices? #5
RonnieMac Ron McDonald Rosthern, SK, Canada Sign in to contact 1952 MG TD 1971 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) May 29, 2015 10:45 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 3,386 Posts

In reply to # 2999739 by chris At least you can get a new tank AND know that it is a Canadian product!

You're probably closer than Quebec to me, Chris.

1952 MGTD 15539
1971 MGB GHN5UB237226

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Re: Tank with baffles and new pickup tube - what are my choices? #6
chris Chris Roop (RIP) Pendleton, OR, USA Sign in to contact	May 29, 2015 10:49 PM Top Contributor Joined 25 years ago 43,805 Posts

Len Drake in Kelowna, B.C. Canadian dealer and Canadian manufacturing.

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Re: Tank with baffles and new pickup tube - what are my choices? #7
RonnieMac Ron McDonald Rosthern, SK, Canada Sign in to contact 1952 MG TD 1971 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) May 29, 2015 11:06 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 3,386 Posts

In reply to # 2999745 by chris Len Drake in Kelowna, B.C. Canadian dealer and Canadian manufacturing.

Sent Len and Scott an email this evening already Good people.

1952 MGTD 15539
1971 MGB GHN5UB237226

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Re: Tank with baffles and new pickup tube - what are my choices? #8
chris Chris Roop (RIP) Pendleton, OR, USA Sign in to contact	May 30, 2015 09:13 AM Top Contributor Joined 25 years ago 43,805 Posts

Yes. Say Hi for me.

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