[E-Type] Gas Tank Sump/Plug

E-Type
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The sump on my car looks to be one piece. The manual shows two
pieces, a sump for the fuel intake and a drain plug.
What say you who have taken it off. Thanks!
Bob '64 OTS–
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Bob, The sump plugs seem to have come in the two different configurations that
you mentioned. I have no idea when the change ocurred.
Larry----- Original Message ----
From: BobEJag rmays@dc.rr.com
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Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 11:53:50 AM
Subject: [E-Type] Gas Tank Sump/Plug

The sump on my car looks to be one piece. The manual shows two
pieces, a sump for the fuel intake and a drain plug.
What say you who have taken it off. Thanks!
Bob '64 OTS

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In reply to a message from BobEJag sent Mon 21 Mar 2011:

Most likely it is a one piece The Haddock book shows two different
ones , but I think it was on Very early cars–
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In reply to a message from BobEJag sent Mon 21 Mar 2011:

I think the nut on the bottom of the sump throws folks off and they
try that first(myself included). I don’t know what that nut is for.
(looks like its welded on ?) Just grab the sump itself with a strap
wrench or small oil filter wrench and turn counterclockwise. Be
sure to put anti-seize on the threads when you put it back in…and
use a new rubber seal if my memory serves me.

i.e. And don’t forget to put a bucket underneath to catch any
remaining gas when you unscrew.–
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The sump on my car looks to be one piece. The manual shows two

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In reply to a message from E_Masochist sent Mon 21 Mar 2011:

Larry, Mark and Mike, thanks for your replies.
Mike, I agree. It looks like the nut is part of the sump. Will try
your suggestion. Cheers!–
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In reply to a message from BobEJag sent Mon 21 Mar 2011:
I think the nut on the bottom of the sump throws folks off and they
try that first(myself included). I don’t know what that nut is for.
(looks like its welded on ?) Just grab the sump itself with a strap
wrench or small oil filter wrench and turn counterclockwise. Be
sure to put anti-seize on the threads when you put it back in…and
use a new rubber seal if my memory serves me.
i.e. And don’t forget to put a bucket underneath to catch any
remaining gas when you unscrew.
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The sump on my car looks to be one piece. The manual shows two

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Just undo the botton nut, not the entire brass sump assembly. That’s the way
its on my '68
Mike Goodwin & KoolKat
’ 68 OTS E Type W/HT & SUs
Phoenix, AZ USA www.beataz.com----- Original Message -----
From: “Larry Kohler” jkohler@sbcglobal.net
To: e-type@jag-lovers.org
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: [E-Type] Gas Tank Sump/Plug

Bob, The sump plugs seem to have come in the two different configurations
that
you mentioned. I have no idea when the change ocurred.
Larry

----- Original Message ----
From: BobEJag rmays@dc.rr.com
To: e-type@jag-lovers.org
Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 11:53:50 AM
Subject: [E-Type] Gas Tank Sump/Plug

The sump on my car looks to be one piece. The manual shows two
pieces, a sump for the fuel intake and a drain plug.
What say you who have taken it off. Thanks!
Bob '64 OTS

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I use to take the entire sump off, but then one day “discovered” that the
nut on the bottom was really a bolt that unscrews, drains the tank and no
new gasket is needed.
Mike Goodwin & KoolKat
’ 68 OTS E Type W/HT & SUs
Phoenix, AZ USA www.beataz.com----- Original Message -----
From: “E_Masochist” mgharris@cox.net
To: e-type@jag-lovers.org
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: [E-Type] Gas Tank Sump/Plug

In reply to a message from BobEJag sent Mon 21 Mar 2011:

I think the nut on the bottom of the sump throws folks off and they
try that first(myself included). I don’t know what that nut is for.
(looks like its welded on ?) Just grab the sump itself with a strap
wrench or small oil filter wrench and turn counterclockwise. Be
sure to put anti-seize on the threads when you put it back in…and
use a new rubber seal if my memory serves me.

i.e. And don’t forget to put a bucket underneath to catch any
remaining gas when you unscrew.

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The sump on my car looks to be one piece. The manual shows two

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Mike Harris 67 Roadster
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In reply to a message from koolkat sent Mon 21 Mar 2011:

Mike,I’ve been going to ask you what you used for a gasket.
Mine is one piece sump and I tried several different gaskets
but always had, not exactly a leak but it was always a petrol
stain around the top thread. Friend of mine is the manager of
Loctite and he gave me some 515 to use on the thread. Sealed
it perfectly. 517 is also good.

Bill–
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I use to take the entire sump off, but then one day ‘‘discovered’’ that the
nut on the bottom was really a bolt that unscrews, drains the tank and no
new gasket is needed.

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Bill Shambrook 67 2+2 1E50678
Brisbane, Australia
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9

In reply to a message from shammy sent Tue 22 Mar 2011:

Hi Bill,

You can buy new sump washers from SNG.

When I cleaned my tank out a couple of years ago I also took the
opportunity to shorten the intake pipe in the sump by about an
inch. This lifts it clear of the crud that inevitably builds up in
the sump and so avoids early blockages ocurring.

Best of luck.

JeffR–
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new gasket is needed.

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In reply to a message from Jeff R sent Tue 22 Mar 2011:

Thanks Jeff but since I found the loctite, that’s what I’ll
use from now on. It was 518 I used not 517. It’s good for
any petrol gasket. I don’t work for loctite or have any
shares in it either, just know the local manager.–
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You can buy new sump washers from SNG.
When I cleaned my tank out a couple of years ago I also took the
opportunity to shorten the intake pipe in the sump by about an

–
Bill Shambrook 67 2+2 1E50678
Brisbane, Australia
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Hi Bill, there is a gasket, rubber, especialy for that sump to tank
sealing. The usuals have them and if you have a hard time getting one or
whatever, let me know and I’ll get one and send it to you. Cost ya a smile
and a cold beer if I ever make it to OZ.
Mike Goodwin & KoolKat
’ 68 OTS E Type W/HT & SUs
Phoenix, AZ USA www.beataz.com----- Original Message -----
From: “shammy” shammy@bigpond.net.au
To: e-type@jag-lovers.org
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:36 AM
Subject: Re: [E-Type] Gas Tank Sump/Plug

In reply to a message from koolkat sent Mon 21 Mar 2011:

Mike,I’ve been going to ask you what you used for a gasket.
Mine is one piece sump and I tried several different gaskets
but always had, not exactly a leak but it was always a petrol
stain around the top thread. Friend of mine is the manager of
Loctite and he gave me some 515 to use on the thread. Sealed
it perfectly. 517 is also good.

Bill

The original message included these comments:

I use to take the entire sump off, but then one day ‘‘discovered’’ that
the
nut on the bottom was really a bolt that unscrews, drains the tank and no
new gasket is needed.

–
Bill Shambrook 67 2+2 1E50678
Brisbane, Australia
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In reply to a message from koolkat sent Tue 22 Mar 2011:

Thanks Mike, just let me know a couple of hours before you
arrive and I’ll have a couple of ice cold ones ready. Pretty
serious about drink driving here so you’d better stay the
night. I’ll stick to the loctite for the time being.–
The original message included these comments:

Hi Bill, there is a gasket, rubber, especialy for that sump to tank
sealing. The usuals have them and if you have a hard time getting one or
whatever, let me know and I’ll get one and send it to you. Cost ya a smile
and a cold beer if I ever make it to OZ.

–
Bill Shambrook 67 2+2 1E50678
Brisbane, Australia
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13

Could anyone with a vented aluminum 8-finger style gas filler cap please
tell me what size the venting hole is (1/64" maybe?) and where it exits on
the back side of the cap? I bought a nice old cap off e-bay only to find
that it was non-vented upon receipt and I wish to convert it. I’ve seen
pictures and clearly the vent hole is off center, but I cannot determine if
the hole is through the thicker part of the cap where the screwed on steel
locking tab bar part of the cap attaches or just though the thinnest part of
the cap, near where the raised “V” is located.

Thanks in advance.

Craig Dearth
63 FHC 888780______________________________________________________
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14

Craig, did you get an answer to your question, or picture? If not let me
know and I’ll send a picture of the two caps I’ve got.

Mike Goodwin
'68 E Type OTS
Phoenix, AZ
In God We Trust-----Original Message-----
From: owner-e-type@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-e-type@jag-lovers.org] On
Behalf Of Craig
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:47 PM
To: e-type@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [E-Type] Gas Filler Cap

Could anyone with a vented aluminum 8-finger style gas filler cap please
tell me what size the venting hole is (1/64" maybe?) and where it exits on
the back side of the cap? I bought a nice old cap off e-bay only to find
that it was non-vented upon receipt and I wish to convert it. I’ve seen
pictures and clearly the vent hole is off center, but I cannot determine if
the hole is through the thicker part of the cap where the screwed on steel
locking tab bar part of the cap attaches or just though the thinnest part of
the cap, near where the raised “V” is located.

Thanks in advance.

Craig Dearth
63 FHC 888780

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In reply to a message from Craig sent Wed 17 Aug 2011:

Craig
The hole is through the thick part of the cap where the V points.
I don’t know the size of the hole because it is smaller than any
bit I have.
Joe
66 OTS–
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pictures and clearly the vent hole is off center, but I cannot determine if
the hole is through the thicker part of the cap where the screwed on steel
locking tab bar part of the cap attaches or just though the thinnest part of
the cap, near where the raised ‘‘V’’ is located.

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In reply to a message from Craig sent Wed 17 Aug 2011:

Craig - This is late but checked my OEM 8 finger cap and the
vent hole is 1/16’’ and is slightly off dead center to exit
through one leg of the four finger inside casting that the
1/2’’ x 1 3/4’’ bracket that fits into the tank pipe slot
screws into. The bracket is held on to the casting by a
phillips head screw that affords about 1/16’’ of venting
space between the bracket and the vent exit hole. Advise if
you need a picture.

Ed Pohle
67 S1 2+2
Squaw Valley, CA–
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Ed, my NV cap is now a V cap in the same fashion as you describe.

Thanks to all.

Craig Dearth
888780-----Original Message-----

Craig - This is late but checked my OEM 8 finger cap and the
vent hole is 1/16’’ and is slightly off dead center to exit
through one leg of the four finger inside casting that the
1/2’’ x 1 3/4’’ bracket that fits into the tank pipe slot
screws into. The bracket is held on to the casting by a
phillips head screw that affords about 1/16’’ of venting
space between the bracket and the vent exit hole. Advise if
you need a picture.

Ed Pohle

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