bones66
Bronze Member
A couple of years ago I replaced the fuel tank on a diesel MF-230. MF no longer made the tank so an aftermarket tank was the only option. The tank was identical in size and shape to the old one as far as I could see. The only difference being the new one had the fuel return line in the front middle about half the way down the tank. Right in the battery box. The fitting on the tank protrudes out nearly an inch and then a new return line was fabricated and a 90 degree bend was put into the line to keep it out of the box as much as possible. My old battery barely fit but I'm not able to find a new battery that will fit. 3/4 of an inch longer and it's a no go. Interference with the fuel return line and fitting. I actually still have the old tank and the old fitting is just soldered on. I actually took a small propane torch and removed it today. I would like to put the old fitting on the new tank in the position it was originally located then close off or remove the new one getting it out of the battery box area. Has anyone ever done any soldering on a fuel tank? What is the safe procedure? Anyone got any other solutions. I'm sorry if i didn't explain this well so if you have questions fire away. Thanks in advance!