Fuel Tank troubles

skoki · 05-09-08, 08:42 AM

The garage that installed the new exhaust system (Feb of last year) on my 86 HJ60, screwed up big time. They didn't check clearances and the exhaust pipe has rubbed a hole in the corner of my fuel tank. They will pay for the repair/replacement so what should I do? Repair the existing tank (it's a fairly small hole), replace with a good used tank (if I can find one), or replace with a long range tank (if I can find one)? I know a big part of my decision is going to depend on what's available. Anybody have any leads on a good used tank in the Calgary area? Are tanks from any of the 60 series interchangeable? Are there any reasonable priced long range tanks out there? (My spare is roof mounted).

Thanks

JohnnyC · 05-09-08, 09:03 AM

get a new tank...they are paying for it...they gave you the option of fixing or new get a new one.

they should not have to upgrade your fuel tank to something that wasnt already there...unless they said it was ok.

just my 2c

skoki · 05-09-08, 09:50 AM

Of course I wouldn't make them pay for an upgrade, but I would pay the difference. Not everyone is unethical.

Jan-78FJ40 · 05-09-08, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoki

Of course I wouldn't make them pay for an upgrade, but I would pay the difference. Not everyone is unethical.

with the long range tanks you will lose the spot for the spare underneath. If you have rear carrier, that would matter less, but I love the option of carrying 2 spares.
I don't think you need a long range tank with the hj60. the stock tank is 23 gallons. even fully loaded on bad roads that will give you a 400 mile range, which is plenty for everywhere on the planet except australia and africa.
the stock tank should be available new at a dealer.

cheers,
j

JohnnyC · 05-09-08, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoki

Not everyone is unethical.

no not everybody is...i didnt say everybody was did i???...i appoligize if it was implied....it wasnt my intention...but...you never said that you would pay the difference...only to get a long range tank as the replacement...i was just stating that they probably wouldnt nor should they do it unless they have already said they would...

anyhoo ....a new tank you should be able to get right from toyota....

i'll see if i can find the part #

Jan-78FJ40 · 05-09-08, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

i'll see if i can find the part #

77001-60200
seems to be the same for FJ and HJ after 4/86.
j

JohnnyC · 05-09-08, 12:43 PM

these #'rs came up for 1980-1987 bj60/fj60: it was superceded to this # from the number I have 77001-60110

Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
7700160241 $599.26 $0.00 $479.41
Fuel system - Fuel system components - Fuel tank
Fuel tank 1981 - 1987

Add to Cart Contact Us
OEM Catalog
Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
7700160241 $599.26 $0.00 $479.41

TANK SUB-ASSY, FUEL

I do not have the number for the HJ60...it may be the same...ask cruiser dan...and you can order thru him

JohnnyC · 05-09-08, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan-78FJ40

77001-60200
seems to be the same for FJ and HJ after 4/86.
j

looks like that # was also superseded

Part number 7700160200 was superseded by part number 7700160241

Jan-78FJ40 · 05-09-08, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

looks like that # was also superseded

Part number 7700160200 was superseded by part number 7700160241

cool, thanks!
j

cruiser_guy · 05-09-08, 04:09 PM

I would like to go long range on my BJ60. I have a GOOD, that is NO RUST tank here in Guatemala that I might be able to bring up if you cannot find anything else. I'll be in Cranbrook this summer (that's only 3 hours or so from Calgary). I bought it as a spare as my tank needed to be fixed a couple of years ago. So far the fix is holding but at some point I'm going to need another and I'd prefer a long range tank.

bunja · 05-09-08, 04:27 PM

You can also use a tank from an FJ60, that is what I had to do. The only difference is with the suction tube set up. The FJ has two (plug the return line) tubes to the BJs one. I think that you should be able to keep the old suction tube from your BJ. I bet you could find one at a junk yard for a small price.

skoki · 05-10-08, 11:38 AM

A long range tank would be my preference. And Jan, there are plenty of places up here in Canada where you can go over 400 miles without finding a gas station. I love to get out into the backcountry and explore! Anyone know where I can find a long range tank? If not, Cruiser Guy I'll take you up on your offer, if the price is right.

cruiser_guy · 05-10-08, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoki

If not, Cruiser Guy I'll take you up on your offer, if the price is right.

If you want this tank you'll need to contact me by PM in the next week or two to confirm and arrange pickup/shipping and talk about price. I leave Guatemala on the 23rd of May and I'm not taking the tank without a commitment to buy!

JohnnyC · 05-10-08, 12:20 PM

this thread has alot of info about Long Range Tanks for the 60 series:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...-search-2.html

man-a-free has one ...but...they are sold out...you may want to give them a call and ask if there are any coming soon...other than that AU has them...but...shipping will be awhile and $$$

if they are paying...cruiser_guy is a good guy send some $$$ his way

05-09-08, 08:42 AM	#1
skoki IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 TLCA# 18226 Posts: 115	Fuel Tank troubles The garage that installed the new exhaust system (Feb of last year) on my 86 HJ60, screwed up big time. They didn't check clearances and the exhaust pipe has rubbed a hole in the corner of my fuel tank. They will pay for the repair/replacement so what should I do? Repair the existing tank (it's a fairly small hole), replace with a good used tank (if I can find one), or replace with a long range tank (if I can find one)? I know a big part of my decision is going to depend on what's available. Anybody have any leads on a good used tank in the Calgary area? Are tanks from any of the 60 series interchangeable? Are there any reasonable priced long range tanks out there? (My spare is roof mounted). Thanks __________________ Rab Bearspaw to Sundre Alberta, Canada HJ60 / 12H-T

05-09-08, 09:03 AM	#2
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,496	get a new tank...they are paying for it...they gave you the option of fixing or new get a new one. they should not have to upgrade your fuel tank to something that wasnt already there...unless they said it was ok. just my 2c __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE 2000's Child boy version 2000's Child girl version 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

05-09-08, 09:50 AM	#3
skoki IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 TLCA# 18226 Posts: 115	Of course I wouldn't make them pay for an upgrade, but I would pay the difference. Not everyone is unethical. __________________ Rab Bearspaw to Sundre Alberta, Canada HJ60 / 12H-T

05-09-08, 12:43 PM	#7
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,496	these #'rs came up for 1980-1987 bj60/fj60: it was superceded to this # from the number I have 77001-60110 Item Number MSRP Core Price Price 7700160241 $599.26 $0.00 $479.41 Fuel system - Fuel system components - Fuel tank Fuel tank 1981 - 1987 Add to Cart Contact Us OEM Catalog Item Number MSRP Core Price Price 7700160241 $599.26 $0.00 $479.41 TANK SUB-ASSY, FUEL I do not have the number for the HJ60...it may be the same...ask cruiser dan...and you can order thru him __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE 2000's Child boy version 2000's Child girl version 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

05-09-08, 04:09 PM	#10
cruiser_guy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mixco, Guatemala/Cranbrook & Vancouver, B.C., Canada TLCA# 16387 Posts: 6,493	I would like to go long range on my BJ60. I have a GOOD, that is NO RUST tank here in Guatemala that I might be able to bring up if you cannot find anything else. I'll be in Cranbrook this summer (that's only 3 hours or so from Calgary). I bought it as a spare as my tank needed to be fixed a couple of years ago. So far the fix is holding but at some point I'm going to need another and I'd prefer a long range tank. __________________ '82 BJ60 H55 tranny, AXT turbo 3B diesel, high nickel alloy head, A/C, BDS lift, factory PTO, Aussie rear locker, OEM LSD front, 4:11's, 33's, PERFECT frame! '76 FJ55, 3B turbo, alloy head, H41 tranny, 3 sp. transfer, 33's, factory A/C, factory PTO winch! '67 FJ45LV shop project c/w 3B turbo diesel transplant & H41 4 speed, 3 speed transfer, PTO! www.wirrell.com

05-09-08, 04:27 PM	#11
bunja IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: northern idaho Posts: 142	You can also use a tank from an FJ60, that is what I had to do. The only difference is with the suction tube set up. The FJ has two (plug the return line) tubes to the BJs one. I think that you should be able to keep the old suction tube from your BJ. I bet you could find one at a junk yard for a small price.

05-10-08, 11:38 AM	#12
skoki IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 TLCA# 18226 Posts: 115	A long range tank would be my preference. And Jan, there are plenty of places up here in Canada where you can go over 400 miles without finding a gas station. I love to get out into the backcountry and explore! Anyone know where I can find a long range tank? If not, Cruiser Guy I'll take you up on your offer, if the price is right. __________________ Rab Bearspaw to Sundre Alberta, Canada HJ60 / 12H-T

05-10-08, 12:20 PM	#14
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,496	this thread has alot of info about Long Range Tanks for the 60 series: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...-search-2.html man-a-free has one ...but...they are sold out...you may want to give them a call and ask if there are any coming soon...other than that AU has them...but...shipping will be awhile and $$$ if they are paying...cruiser_guy is a good guy send some $$$ his way __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE 2000's Child boy version 2000's Child girl version 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

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