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installing brown davis drop tank

Started by _ass308_ , Dec 07 2008 08:39 AM

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#1 _ass308_

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 08:39 AM

i just received my drown davis bolt up drop tank.
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totaly worth the wait.the only thing i really know about instaling them is to remove the standard tank mounts from the rear.
if anyone has any hints or tips on how too;
install the tank,and is there anything i should pre polish it with to protect it,it would be most apreciated

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#2 76lxhatch

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 09:10 AM

Wow, that is beautiful

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#3 _mra9x_

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 09:37 AM

When i do mine, i try to leave as much packaging on as possible, to prevent scratching especially on the bottom. First step as you know is to remove the original mounting points, about the only way to do this is with an angle grinder.

Next thing to do would be to mark and drill the mounting points on the tank brackets, centre of the mount, i think it is a 1/2 inch drill bit, but you should have recieved the required bolts with the tank. Best to drill through first with smaller drill bit say 1/8.

Put car up on jack stands if you already havnt done so. The easiest way i found is to get a trolley jack and place the tank on top of jack so it is balanced, Then slide tank under car, then jack up till it is where it should be. then go round and measure from the tank to the rails etc , to make sure the tank is mounted centre.

Then its a matter of running the dril through the rails to mount it. Before fitting to the car finally, you will need to cut off the filler pipe from a donor tank, and mount that to the tank, and also the sender unit will have to be fitted, then bolt it all up, job done :spoton:

other members may have some tips also but this is how i do it.

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#4 _redlh_

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 11:34 AM

Yeah, agree with mra9x. Fitted one of these tanks about 5-6yrs ago. I've attached some pics to give you a visual reference.

There's really no contest between the two tanks.

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Take your time fitting up the tank, getting it square and remember, measure twice, drill once...

Don't forget to attach the filler neck with the supplied hose piece.

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Not much clearance around the pipes.

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The standard Torana fuel sender fits here. Don't forget to grease up the seal before fitting.

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Sit back and enjoy the view. :spoton:

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#5 Litre8

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 11:42 AM

I used a 4" angle grinder to remove all the old tank mountings. Imho not much point in polishing what you wont see, aluminium oxidises to form its own protective coating so maybe just give the as-installed bottom and sides an initial polish.

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#6 _ass308_

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 03:09 PM

thanks 4 the tips.i see redlh u have rubber strips for between the floor and tank.what did u use mra9x?.i am getting mixed stories between ruber and sealer.i havent opened the fitting kit yet,but did u guys use crush tubes?.also which grease did u put on your sender seal redlh?.my seal isnt in the best nick,but should do.can u get new ones anywhere?.wont be fitting tank till after it comes back from the painters.over spray would be a disaster :(

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#7 MRLXSS

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 03:14 PM

Nice work mate!!!

Looks Shit hot!!

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#8 _redlh_

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 05:32 PM

I just used a bit of vasoline on the seal. I "think" you can get the seals from Rare Spares, but don't quote me on that. Yeah, I just used a pair of 2" rubber strips to insulate/protect the tank from the body. Simple but effective. :spoton:

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#9 _darrenmark1_

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 06:53 PM

i just received my drown davis bolt up drop tank.

totaly worth the wait.the only thing i really know about instaling them is to remove the standard tank mounts from the rear.
if anyone has any hints or tips on how too;
install the tank,and is there anything i should pre polish it with to protect it,it would be most apreciated

How much was it if you don't mind me asking? Are they in Bayswater Vic?

Thanks

I'm Jealous!!!

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#10 Obey 1

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Posted 07 December 2008 - 07:48 PM

Yep Rares definitely sell the New Fuel Sender seals, Bought one quite some months ago for only a few bucks from memory

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#11 _ass308_

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Posted 08 December 2008 - 07:57 PM

thanks obey 1.will get down and grab 1.
darrenmark1.yes they are in bayswater.i paid $1350 for it delivered.its no secreet ring up and ask,lol.

.i also got a swirl pot and half inch pick up.so a standard one would be a bit cheaper.theres a rush on em atm.they had orders for 20 tanks.if u want one and act fast,u may get 1 quick.i waited about 3 months for it.totaly worth every cent i reackon

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#12 Litre8

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Posted 08 December 2008 - 08:40 PM

They really are a top product, 28 trouble free years from mine.

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#13 _faliba23_

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Posted 03 May 2011 - 08:39 PM

Hi, Im building a lx torana and im at the stage where im installing the fuel tank. Ive had to buy the fuel tank and bought a new fuel tank sender but I think i may be missing a srew ring or something. when i put the fuel sender in i thought it may lock buy turning it or something. please help