I need a new plug for the gas tank. Anyone know what the size and thread is before I completely douse myself in gas?
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I saw this before. A quick forum search reveals 22mm x 1.5 pitch thread.
Careful. If it's rusted in place you can rip it right out of the tank with a little too much torque.
When I finally did manage to remove my fuel tank drain plug I inserted a powerful magnet inside the hollowed out plug.
Just like an oil drain plug.
I have removed this plug a couple of times since & it has picked up a reasonable amount of rusty metallic particles.
Last time I removed it there was very little, real clean.
Easy way of removing some of the built up debris & helps to keep scale out of the fuel filter.
Regards,
Tony.
Just like an oil drain plug.
I have removed this plug a couple of times since & it has picked up a reasonable amount of rusty metallic particles.
Last time I removed it there was very little, real clean.
Easy way of removing some of the built up debris & helps to keep scale out of the fuel filter.
Regards,
Tony.
Done. It had been out a year or so ago but I just didn't remember what the thread was on the plug.
Magnetic plug is a good idea.
Unfortunately the fuel gauge sender in now morto bene. It's only been in there for 40 years. They just don't makes thing like they used to? Who is they anyway?
Looks like the fuel pick up committed sympathetic suicide with the sender? I don't know...these Italians!
Magnetic plug is a good idea.
Unfortunately the fuel gauge sender in now morto bene. It's only been in there for 40 years. They just don't makes thing like they used to? Who is they anyway?
Looks like the fuel pick up committed sympathetic suicide with the sender? I don't know...these Italians!
Heat it up with the torch to get it out ... LOL
Ron
Ron
I find that if you fill the tank, then heat the plug up with a torch until it is glowing red, one or two shots with a 5 pound lumping hammer will knock it loose.
I think you need to have the tank full. The gas keeps the sheet metal on the tank from distorting from the heat?
I think you need to have the tank full. The gas keeps the sheet metal on the tank from distorting from the heat?
LOL ...
Are you having trouble removing the plug Doug? Don't see that was part of your original post, but folks are answering the question you didn't ask anyway. So I'll chime in too...
To remove a gas tank plug frozen/rusted in place:
1. Soak plug threads thoroughly with lubricant. 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF is best, but you may be able to get by with WD-40. "Thoroughly" means overnight at minimum; better, soak for 2 nights, and keep reapplying lubricant solution so it may wick into the threads.
2. Use an impact wrench set on the lowest torque setting.
The hammering of the torque wrench will remove the plug in short order without damaging the tank's delicate sheet metal surrounding the plug bung.
To remove a gas tank plug frozen/rusted in place:
1. Soak plug threads thoroughly with lubricant. 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF is best, but you may be able to get by with WD-40. "Thoroughly" means overnight at minimum; better, soak for 2 nights, and keep reapplying lubricant solution so it may wick into the threads.
2. Use an impact wrench set on the lowest torque setting.
The hammering of the torque wrench will remove the plug in short order without damaging the tank's delicate sheet metal surrounding the plug bung.
I have no problem in removing the plug. I didn't remember what the thread was on it and that is why I asked. 22-1.5.
Thank everyone for trying to help.
Thank everyone for trying to help.