extended range tank for cheap - mud co-op

[BosBok]

Seems like Jim is not watching this thread anymore...I am keen to try the same however due to the availability (or lack thereof) in South Africa of the tanks it will still be a considerable investment. While it may be cheaper than the normal aftermarket solution I am beginning to doubt if it's the route to go for my HJ60.

Aftermarket aux tank ordered from www.oot4wd.com.au. QED

 

[Dazza]

Seems like Jim is not watching this thread anymore...I am keen to try the same however due to the availability (or lack thereof) in South Africa of the tanks it will still be a considerable investment. While it may be cheaper than the normal aftermarket solution I am beginning to doubt if it's the route to go for my HJ60.

Aftermarket aux tank ordered from www.oot4wd.com.au. QED

what does that tank cost? couldn't find it on their site, mebbe I'm just a 'tard...

Do you know if it works with a left hand drive rig?

 

[Ducks]

what does that tank cost? couldn't find it on their site, mebbe I'm just a 'tard...

Do you know if it works with a left hand drive rig?

I asked them the question. Hopefully will hear back soon from them. It wasn't in the FAQ. It would be nice if they did make an aux. fuel tank for left-hand drive land cruisers.

 

[Ducks]

what does that tank cost? couldn't find it on their site, mebbe I'm just a 'tard...

Do you know if it works with a left hand drive rig?

I would guess that it would and maybe I'll try asking a different way. It looks like there is a cable or something in the way under my fj60. I guess the main question is if the catalytic converter is in the way. That section of the crusier shouldn't be any different between left-hand and right-hand drive, right?

 

[Ducks]

I think the main part of the tank sits between the exhaust and the driveline. It is four feet long which puts it about six inches into where the catalytic converter is. It sounds like it should fit but I just sent them some more questions for clarification.

 

[High Desert]

Ive seen one of these tanks on a rig. they fit on the right hand side between the drive shaft and the frame.

it does not matter if they are right or left hand drive... Or, is that even the question?

 

[Ducks]

This is what I am looking at from the original site -

http://www.thelongranger.com.au/60serieslongrangefueltank.html

Fitting Location:Under Vehicle, Between Exhaust System & Right Hand Side Chassis Extending Up Over Prop Shaft

Exhaust Modifications:Minor Modification To Heat Shields & Exhaust Bracket On Some Models. Exhaust Pipe & Muffler Left Standard.

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Are you talking about one of these:

http://www.oppositelock.com.au/rede...ctDetails.aspx?deptID=6&catID=47&itemID=FTT60

70 liter aux tank from Opposite Lock

 

[Ducks]

Are you talking about one of these:

http://www.oppositelock.com.au/rede...ctDetails.aspx?deptID=6&catID=47&itemID=FTT60

70 liter aux tank from Opposite Lock

Thank you, that link helped explain a few things for me. Much appreciated.

 

[Ducks]

Ive seen one of these tanks on a rig. they fit on the right hand side between the drive shaft and the frame.

I think I have seen pictures of that one but I can't remember where. I am mainly interested in it as a second tank for a dual-tank veggie system. You are supposed to connect the aux. tank to the original tank but I think you could leave them disconnected and set it up as dual tanks. Don't know if the tank hangs down too low though. Seems awfully exposed.

 

[cruiser_guy]

Watch Toyota Trails. It's coming.

Any idea which issue? I'm watching for it and I'd like to get it in my truck for cheap refueling in Mexico!! A few fillups and it will be paid for on savings alone!

Alternatively, anyone have dimensions and drawings of one of the aftermarket long range tanks? I could probably get one built in Central America for less than the cost of the tank at home!

 

[chris777]

I go to Mexico a lot and gasoline is always more expensive down there than it is in Texas. Why? I dunno, might be because Pemex is a monopoly. If you don't pay their prices, you don't have gas to put in your truck.

 

[OlympiaFJ60]

Any idea which issue?

x2

Maybe an advanced copy by email for those that donated?

 

[cruiser_guy]

I go to Mexico a lot and gasoline is always more expensive down there than it is in Texas.

Are you doing your math right? Last time I was in Mexico in September it was about 6 pesos/liter (that's for diesel which I use), there are about 3.75 liters in a US gallon which works out to under 24 pesos/gallon. If we use 10 pesos/dollar (it's actually more) then that's $2.40/gallon. Everyone is telling me gas is over $3/gallon and diesel is pushing $4/gallon in Canada and the states!

 

[chris777]

well, you have been down there a lot more recently than I have. So I will back off my statement. things have evidentally changed for the better. sure hope that is the case with telephone service, which was always very exorbidant. People always think everything is cheaper down there, but its just not always true.

 

[CaliCruiser]

updates?

 

[FJ40Jim]

Working on the final document now. It was hopefully gonna go in TT, but because the experiment did not go as well as planned, it will be posted here, and perhaps we can learn from it and do a beta2.0 version.

There are still issues w/ fuel feed and fuel fill.

 

[euclid]

Wow, if you hurry you could get it done in just under 2 years.

 

[Dazza]

too bad this hasn't really panned out yet, I am stil very excited about it.
Not very often you find this sort of thing!!!

Great work jimc!

 

[ntsqd]

On the baffling issue, it has been my observation that fuel tanks intended for carb'd applications do not have much, if any, baffling. Those intended for EFI applications do.
The reason is simple, carb's have fuel bowls to 'carry' the fuel supply system past the momentary loss of fuel at the pick-up. Other than adding the Wild Child or BCB accumulator an EFI system doesn't have an equivalent fuel reservoir.

Been reading this whole thread with interest...BUT I've come across a problem for my purpose: The Ford tanks are galvanized and galvanization does not work well with diesel.

Sadly unless I find a non-galvanized version I will have to find another tank solution

One likely option is to buy such a plated tank and use vinegar to remove the plating on the inside. A bolt soaked overnight in vinegar will loose it's plating. There are more aggressive fluids that can be used (Muriatic Acid [HCL]), but they tend to promote immediate rusting when removed. Partly fill the tank and plug all of it's holes, then set it on edge for a day, set it upside down for a day, etc.