[DML] Soliciting Suggestions For Fuel Tank Mod

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My current PRV has developed a hole in the top a'la Dave Swingle (who
theorizes this may become a common affliction among cars that
languished outdoors). Recesses in the "Valley of Death" were suctioned
out the first time I ever removed the intake manifold, but obviously
damage was already done. Didn't leak then, but it sure does now. If
you ever lose the top of your engine you'll know it -- oil absolutely
everywhere, even on the exterior where it gets slung out the louver vents.

Yes: I replaced the front oil seal and ensured timing chain cover was
tight (even reseated lower 8 bolts in silicone with oversize washers).
Verified my hole, with the manifold in place, by flooding the top of
the engine then checking my oil -- full of foam (my head gaskets do
not leak).

Since I have a factory new block sitting idle, will try to transplant
it before Pigeon Forge.

This new block is carbureted, so I need to tone down or jetison the
current CI pump in the tank. My preference is a blank plate over the
opening with a tube straight down into the baffle. Will run a new low
pressure line to the rear of the car, where the pump will probably be
located.

Any suggestions to secure, and seal, a plate over the tank opening?

Bill Robertson
#5939






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