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Vehicle & Technical => Range Rover => Topic started by: v8rangie on December 03, 2007, 21:20:45

Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: v8rangie on December 03, 2007, 21:20:45: right im going to be bobtailing my rangie very soon and was wondering what bits do i need.
i.e. which fuel tank etc fuel sender so guage still works.
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: way2deep on December 03, 2007, 22:24:20: to save a lot a hassle best use the original put it inside the boot :D
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: iomlr on December 04, 2007, 08:55:11: series two tank will fit nicely with a external fuel pump, something of a xr2i or simular would do. i found this picture,
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: electricbluebadger on December 04, 2007, 09:47:53: The series tanks work well although i would have mounted in reverse and routed the filler through the 'C'post using the original rangey filler cap assembly, did this on one of my bobs and it looked spot on.

Hi level filler....

(http://www.bobtail.org.uk/Images/bobtail_3/arrival/hires/side.JPG)

Also Mini tanks work well as they fit over the arch in much the same way as they fit in the boot of a mini saloon, especially if you can get one for each side although the d/s tanks are rare

My original bob had a custom tank that fit perfectly behind the rear seats so I was still able to keep a rear seat... you can just see it in the pic covered in reflective insulation, front of the tank sloped to follow the rake of the rear seat and it was fitted on runners to ensure an air gap underneath.

(http://www.bobtail.org.uk/Images/bobtail/final/final.jpg)

an earlier pic before chopping off the roof

(http://www.bobtail.org.uk/Images/bobtail/fuel/01120010.jpg)

Cheers Steve
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: v8rangie on December 04, 2007, 21:07:45: Think its gonna be easier to use the original so all connections and senders are already there.

just make sure its in solid and route the filler in a good place.
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 06, 2007, 23:18:56: I've an idea, MKII Escort tank. You can still get hold of them for sensible money.
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: iomlr on December 07, 2007, 08:57:47: what made you think of a MK11 Esort tank? are they a nice shape? any other info?
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 08, 2007, 01:19:02: Well I'm into classic Fords as well.

Let me think, the tank sits in the RH wing, the LH wing carries a 175/70R13 as best so it's roughly that size, upright tank of about 9 gallons. Filler on the rear wing, fuel pipe to the bottom of the tank, sender in the front face with fuel return on GT spec models (twin choke carb).

Mountings on the 4 corners through the flange.

Without the rubber filler neck they change hands for sensible money, try fleabay.

Alternatively the van/estate tank is about the same capacity but a rectangular tank with the filler neck on the top RH face.
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: Bowie on December 08, 2007, 02:52:24: anyone looked at a Rover P6 fuel tank or an Audi 90 item?

These both fit across the back seat and could leave you with decent bootspace as well....
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: v8rangie on December 08, 2007, 10:28:07: I Already have a lpg tank in the boot so boot space is non-existant anyway.
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: electricbluebadger on December 08, 2007, 15:48:47: The mini saloon tanks are designed to fit over an arch, look in the boot of a mini and you will see that they fit in much the same way as the arch in the rear of the bob, you may find you could fit two if your lpg tank is in the centre of the boot

Cheers Steve
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: ben_haynes on December 09, 2007, 21:42:26: Quote from: "electricbluebadger"
The mini saloon tanks are designed to fit over an arch, look in the boot of a mini and you will see that they fit in much the same way as the arch in the rear of the bob, you may find you could fit two if your lpg tank is in the centre of the boot

Cheers Steve

mini ones fits but sticks out further than the wheel arch but dont hold much fuel (trust me i had to fit one)

also ther is no return on the mini tank so one will need to be fitted or it leaks all over the floor :oops:
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: big rob on December 10, 2007, 09:54:46: If you use the original tank it will fit where the rear seat is, if you choose remove the seat also if the car is a v8 efi and you use another tank you will need to use a high pressure pump as the efi needs certain pressure to operate.
Title: bobtail fuel tank help.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 10, 2007, 12:33:16: About 35PSI IIRC. I used to think it was lower than that but when I checked it was about 35.