Ronsandt Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Anyone put in a fuel cell in their sabre. If so were and how . My fuel tank sight glass is leaking and want to put external fuel cell in . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I have seen a few different solutions. Marine tank in the rear lower bin and the original tank compartment opened up and a metal tank fitted. You could just fix your leak though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana and Jackie Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 If you are using E5 or E10 (not a good idea) bio fuel the leak may have been caused by the fuel. PET(G) is resistant to these fuels and is suitable as a sight glass. They may also have eaten through the sealant used to seal the sight glass, as Chris suggests fix the leak maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronsandt Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 I only use 87 non ethanol gas. I would fix the leak but I always worry the gas tank “bag” is going to come undone and fill the bottom of vehical up. Plus if I put a smaller external tank I can manage the condensation problem and not have to have 40 to 60 gals in their. The gas gauge stopped working last year. I will still fix the tank and suck it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronsandt Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 Looks like I need the whole thing? As it looks like it’s leaking through the glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronsandt Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 Anyone know who might have what I need to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Hi Ron, hope you are all well. The tank gauge unit is a good old fashioned mechanical unit, and it fully strippable, and probably just needs a clean up. The leak is fixable. Hose and pump in the filler, drain out what you can, turn the turret 90 degrees, maybe re move a seat and remove the unit. Much more satisfying to fix what you've got than a plastic marine tank bodged in! regards terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronsandt Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 We’re can I get the gaskets and sender to fix? Don’t want to take apart anything without any parts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronsandt Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 The sight glass is leaking ,and you can see it’s turned White! Don’t think that is repairable? X mode has whole unit $700 ouch. Plus gaskets. Anyone know where to get one cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana and Jackie Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) Use Pet G, to replace the sight glass...the milky/white appearance is the effect of ethanol rubbish, Drain tank, undo bolts remove frame and you will see how easy it is to replace. I think I used either blue Hylomar or Permatex No3 to seal the joint between the glass and metal frame on my Spartan, no more problems! Edited June 7, 2022 by Diana and Jackie added Permatex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronsandt Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 I ordered a whole new unit. But I will rebuild old one as a spare. Thanks for the info. Don’t need fuel leaks. And what is Pet G exactly? When I git her 5 years ago we had used pump gas (ethanol crap) didn’t run good ect. We drained whole tank and now only use NON ethanol gas. Plus we put in dry gas after every winter, to help out with condensation water. You just touch the starter button and she runs great. Non ethanol gas is always the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Hi I have replaced the tank bladder its not an easy job, you need to remove all the turret basket or take the turret off. I chose the removal all the bits from the basket. You also need to remove the back lower basket and all the MBC stuff so you can get to the filler and breather. You will also need a tame small person to get to reinstall all the bladder retaining bolts. It's NOT an easy job!!! Rob Dove Rapid Military Vehicle Restoration may able to help with a good bladder and front plate All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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