Category Archives: Gas tank, line & sender

Repairing Two Small Holes in a Triumph Spitfire Fuel Tank with Versachem Seal-N-Place Fuel Tank Repair Kit

Posted on October 17, 2014 by brucejon2

The other day I started smelling gas when I lifted the boot lid.  Initially, I couldn’t see where it was coming from, but eventually it got worse.  The previous owner had patched it before (at least 24 years ago), and … Continue reading →

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Replacing the Fuel Gauge Sender

Posted on September 2, 2011 by brucejon2

I was so proud of my self last summer, because I had repaired the old fuel gauge sender with some JB Weld.  The bracket that connects at 90 degrees to the circular piece that connects to the tank had broken.  … Continue reading →

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Starting a Spitfire after 21 years in a garage – dealing with the old gas in tank/line

Posted on July 1, 2010 by brucejon2

Opened the gas cap, and whew it stank.  No idea how much gas in the tank, as the sender/gauge was not working, but less than 1/3rd of a tank. I imagined and feared that the whole fuel system was gummed up.  Here … Continue reading →

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