Vapor Recovery Tank, Replacement

bsevans · 03-14-08, 04:00 PM

I've had to replace two of these tanks because the tube on the plastic tank cracked over time due to vibration or whatever. I decided that this time I would see if an Aluminum recovery tank could be used. All the Aluminum fabricators that I talked with said their standard tank was made from 3" OD tubing. With that said, I designed a tank that I was sure would fit in the space on my 78 FJ40. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. If anyone wants the drawings, let me know.

bsevans · 03-14-08, 04:01 PM

Additional photos

bsevans · 03-14-08, 04:02 PM

and more

bsevans · 03-14-08, 04:07 PM

As you can see from the last photo, the mounting tab had about .5" of overlap. When I had the unit made, I told them I would install the mounting inserts. I thought about trimming the excess. My table saw had my H-Frame hydraulic press on it and just did not feel like moving it.
I used a small C clamp to mount the new tank so I could find the "sweet spot" for clearance. I marked the holes and drilled and installed the inserts.

74fjsemistock · 03-14-08, 04:50 PM

Man,that is sweet.This must be one of those twilight zone things because I just pulled in the garage and saw I had left a trail of fuel.It's coming from theTube that appears to be a vent that is hard ine and tucks in to the formed peice of the tub.

madoc1 · 03-14-08, 05:12 PM

[quote=74fjsemistock;3133469]Man,that is sweet.This must be one of those twilight zone things because I just pulled in the garage and saw I had left a trail of fuel.It's coming from theTube that appears to be a vent that is hard ine and tucks in to the formed peice of the tub

.[/quote

the laws must be really tuff in oz.. good luck jim

74fjsemistock · 03-14-08, 06:02 PM

I'm confused...I'm in Oklahoma.Up here...we consider you "Down Under".And I'm still confused...

Mr. Toad · 03-14-08, 08:11 PM

Nice work! Most people don't think it's important to keep the evaporative emissions system, especially when they de-smog.

Anyway,

for a good-looking fix for an out-of production part.

bsevans · 03-15-08, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Toad

Nice work! Most people don't think it's important to keep the evaporative emissions system, especially when they de-smog.

Anyway,

for a good-looking fix for an out-of production part.

Here in Tucson, AZ you cannot desmog a 78 FJ40 because you will fail the visual inspection (EGR, Air Rail, etc). I'm not sure what impact removing the smog equipment has on emissions testing.

El Cazador · 03-15-08, 09:33 AM

Did you do the tig work? Nice bead.

bsevans · 03-15-08, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Cazador

Did you do the tig work? Nice bead.

Nope. Oval Craft in Georgia made it to my print. They did not meet the tolerances in two places, but it did not affect the usability.

voyager:01 · 03-15-08, 01:25 PM

Really great idea.. i need a new vapor recovery tank for my '74 and this system looks killer.. how much did it cost you?

bsevans · 03-15-08, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voyager:01

Really great idea.. i need a new vapor recovery tank for my '74 and this system looks killer.. how much did it cost you?

$78

hedgehog23 · 03-15-08, 04:44 PM

good price for a nice looking product. nice mustard color of your cruiser.

alkarich · 10-13-08, 05:16 PM

Another great idea. Could one tie in an auxillary tank into this? I also at times get overflow from my extra tank, I believe it is due to expansion.

350-78LandCruiser · 10-13-08, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsevans

Here in Tucson, AZ you cannot desmog a 78 FJ40 because you will fail the visual inspection (EGR, Air Rail, etc). I'm not sure what impact removing the smog equipment has on emissions testing.

What smog EQ are you running with? I'm only running with a charcoal canister I have not problem passing my 78.

Todd

bsevans · 10-14-08, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350-78LandCruiser

What smog EQ are you running with? I'm only running with a charcoal canister I have not problem passing my 78.

Todd

I have the Fed Spec smog equipment that came on the 8/78 FJ40. I have never failed emission testing (I’ve been close a number of years). I have 21 years worth of emission test records. This year was the first that the 40 was tested with the new vapor recovery tank. The vehicle passed the first idle test with readings so low that I did not have to re-test at 50mph. Initial idle test readings were; HC, 29ppm out of a limit of 250ppm and CO, 0.07% out of a limit of 2.00%. These are the lowest readings for HC and CO that have been measured at initial idle since I’ve owned my 40. The air filter, plugs and timing were not touched from last year’s tune-up for the 2007 emission testing. I did change from Castrol 20W-50 to Chevron Delo 400 LE (API CJ-4) 15W-40 which I also run in my turbo diesel. I did rebuild the carb a number of years ago, except for the primary jets which are larger, everything else is to factory specs for gaps and angles.

03-14-08, 04:00 PM	#1
bsevans Focus on the Journey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern Arizona TLCA# 16217 Posts: 1,146	Vapor Recovery Tank, Replacement I've had to replace two of these tanks because the tube on the plastic tank cracked over time due to vibration or whatever. I decided that this time I would see if an Aluminum recovery tank could be used. All the Aluminum fabricators that I talked with said their standard tank was made from 3" OD tubing. With that said, I designed a tank that I was sure would fit in the space on my 78 FJ40. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. If anyone wants the drawings, let me know. Attached Images __________________ 78 FJ40 ARB's F&R, Rear Disks, DUI HEI, 200 Amp Alt, OME 2.5, 33x10.50, PS, RE8000, Stout Rear Bumper, 4+Plus Sliders/U-Bolt Flip Kit/Tie & Relay Rods/Anti-Inversion Shackles, Dual Tanks, BTB Dash Box, Tuned Ceramic Coated Headers, Extended Axle Vents, BrakeQuip Custom Certified SS Brake & Clutch Flex Lines ROTW My Yoda\|HD Skid Plate\|Recovery & Windshield Washer Tanks\|Toyota Pulley on GM Pump\|Bypass Hose

03-14-08, 04:01 PM	#2
bsevans Focus on the Journey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern Arizona TLCA# 16217 Posts: 1,146	Additional photos Attached Images __________________ 78 FJ40 ARB's F&R, Rear Disks, DUI HEI, 200 Amp Alt, OME 2.5, 33x10.50, PS, RE8000, Stout Rear Bumper, 4+Plus Sliders/U-Bolt Flip Kit/Tie & Relay Rods/Anti-Inversion Shackles, Dual Tanks, BTB Dash Box, Tuned Ceramic Coated Headers, Extended Axle Vents, BrakeQuip Custom Certified SS Brake & Clutch Flex Lines ROTW My Yoda\|HD Skid Plate\|Recovery & Windshield Washer Tanks\|Toyota Pulley on GM Pump\|Bypass Hose

03-14-08, 04:02 PM	#3
bsevans Focus on the Journey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern Arizona TLCA# 16217 Posts: 1,146	and more Attached Images __________________ 78 FJ40 ARB's F&R, Rear Disks, DUI HEI, 200 Amp Alt, OME 2.5, 33x10.50, PS, RE8000, Stout Rear Bumper, 4+Plus Sliders/U-Bolt Flip Kit/Tie & Relay Rods/Anti-Inversion Shackles, Dual Tanks, BTB Dash Box, Tuned Ceramic Coated Headers, Extended Axle Vents, BrakeQuip Custom Certified SS Brake & Clutch Flex Lines ROTW My Yoda\|HD Skid Plate\|Recovery & Windshield Washer Tanks\|Toyota Pulley on GM Pump\|Bypass Hose

03-14-08, 04:07 PM	#4
bsevans Focus on the Journey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern Arizona TLCA# 16217 Posts: 1,146	As you can see from the last photo, the mounting tab had about .5" of overlap. When I had the unit made, I told them I would install the mounting inserts. I thought about trimming the excess. My table saw had my H-Frame hydraulic press on it and just did not feel like moving it. I used a small C clamp to mount the new tank so I could find the "sweet spot" for clearance. I marked the holes and drilled and installed the inserts. __________________ 78 FJ40 ARB's F&R, Rear Disks, DUI HEI, 200 Amp Alt, OME 2.5, 33x10.50, PS, RE8000, Stout Rear Bumper, 4+Plus Sliders/U-Bolt Flip Kit/Tie & Relay Rods/Anti-Inversion Shackles, Dual Tanks, BTB Dash Box, Tuned Ceramic Coated Headers, Extended Axle Vents, BrakeQuip Custom Certified SS Brake & Clutch Flex Lines ROTW My Yoda\|HD Skid Plate\|Recovery & Windshield Washer Tanks\|Toyota Pulley on GM Pump\|Bypass Hose

03-14-08, 05:12 PM	#6
madoc1 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: spicewood,tx. TLCA# 17509 Posts: 374	vent [quote=74fjsemistock;3133469]Man,that is sweet.This must be one of those twilight zone things because I just pulled in the garage and saw I had left a trail of fuel.It's coming from theTube that appears to be a vent that is hard ine and tucks in to the formed peice of the tub .[/quote the laws must be really tuff in oz.. good luck jim __________________ jim-almost stock 75/40 -sbc, jeez, let me think

03-14-08, 04:50 PM	#5
74fjsemistock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: edmond,oklahoma TLCA# n/a Posts: 378	Man,that is sweet.This must be one of those twilight zone things because I just pulled in the garage and saw I had left a trail of fuel.It's coming from theTube that appears to be a vent that is hard ine and tucks in to the formed peice of the tub.

03-14-08, 06:02 PM	#7
74fjsemistock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: edmond,oklahoma TLCA# n/a Posts: 378	I'm confused...I'm in Oklahoma.Up here...we consider you "Down Under".And I'm still confused...

03-14-08, 08:11 PM	#8
Mr. Toad IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 TLCA# 2950 Posts: 800	Nice work! Most people don't think it's important to keep the evaporative emissions system, especially when they de-smog. Anyway, for a good-looking fix for an out-of production part.

03-15-08, 09:33 AM	#10
El Cazador IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redlands, CA. Posts: 526	Did you do the tig work? Nice bead.

03-15-08, 01:25 PM	#12
voyager:01 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roslindale, MA Posts: 134	Really great idea.. i need a new vapor recovery tank for my '74 and this system looks killer.. how much did it cost you?

03-15-08, 04:44 PM	#14
hedgehog23 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 34	good price for a nice looking product. nice mustard color of your cruiser.

10-13-08, 05:16 PM	#15
alkarich IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Duluth, MN TLCA# 4157 Posts: 122	Another great idea. Could one tie in an auxillary tank into this? I also at times get overflow from my extra tank, I believe it is due to expansion. __________________ Troopy shirts: http://forum.ih8mud.com/clothing-cor...-t-shirts.html

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