Fuel spillage from filler
I have done the breather mod on my car already but not the MX-5 valve. I am not that keen on the MX-5 one, due to availability of the part, adding spacers and jubilee clamps on the outside. So I am looking at combining both mods into a single off the shelf filler neck...
I have a used filler neck and can use for parts to make mine but wondering if new parts are easily/cheaply available to save me cutting up my spare filler neck.
So wanting to know what other cars used the same filler cap/neck as the +2?
I have a used filler neck and can use for parts to make mine but wondering if new parts are easily/cheaply available to save me cutting up my spare filler neck.
So wanting to know what other cars used the same filler cap/neck as the +2?
'73 +2 130/5 RHD, now on the road and very slowly rolling though a "restoration"
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mbell wrote:So wanting to know what other cars used the same filler cap/neck as the +2?
I just noticed Robinshaw & Ross calls up Jensen Healey as using the flip type fuel cap.
However, these pictures of Jensen Healey parts shows a bit different looking neck and rubber attachment. The Jensen Healey neck may work better for you?
http://britishautosalvage.com/fuel-system.html
This link has a better picture of what they claim to be the new Healey replacement part (cap and neck). A similar looking locking cap and neck appear on page 80 of the current Car Builders Solutions catalogue.
https://www.martinrobey.com/jensen-heal ... stem/15713
This link shows a similar cap used on British motorcycles, presumably without a filler neck.
http://www.britcycle.com/products/622.htm
HTH
Stu
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1969 Plus 2 Federal LHD
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Thanks Stu, the jenson part does look right but it's a bit pricey for my needs.
I also found the Norton one, with just the neck topper which is exactly what I want but it listed as 1 3/4" ID and the lotus one is 2 1/8" ID.
I've gone and ordered the bits and plan to use the old one I have here to convert mine. I was just hoping to find cheap new bits so other's could copy and fix two problems with one neck
I also found the Norton one, with just the neck topper which is exactly what I want but it listed as 1 3/4" ID and the lotus one is 2 1/8" ID.
I've gone and ordered the bits and plan to use the old one I have here to convert mine. I was just hoping to find cheap new bits so other's could copy and fix two problems with one neck
'73 +2 130/5 RHD, now on the road and very slowly rolling though a "restoration"
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As long as it has the non return valve it doesn't matter. I fitted mine in the neck of the tank, turned up an ally collar that the valve fitted into made the outside of the collar a snug fit in the tank pipe with a small flange same size as the outside of pipe.
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Good day!
I am getting ready to perform the MX-5 check valve into my 1968 Elan+2.
I was wondering if you had a spare mounting ring for it? From what I've seen, your solution is the cleanest way to go. I really do not look forward to cutting up a MX-5 pipe and using reducers.
Thanks!
I am getting ready to perform the MX-5 check valve into my 1968 Elan+2.
I was wondering if you had a spare mounting ring for it? From what I've seen, your solution is the cleanest way to go. I really do not look forward to cutting up a MX-5 pipe and using reducers.
Thanks!
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No sorry, I just made the one ring. I made it out of some ally, turned it to be a good fit in tank neck with a small flange to stop it going into tank, and made the mx5 pipe a good fit in the ring, I left the mx5 pipe slightly long so I could bend the tabs over to ensure it didn't drop into the tank.
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https://www.ilmotorsport.de/shop/articl ... =0&lang=EN
https://www.mx5parts.co.uk/fuel-filler- ... -2643.html ( NLA )
https://www.mazda-parts.com/oem-parts/m ... ge4t42270b
https://www.mazdastuff.com/Mazda-Miata- ... -38095.htm
https://parts.coxmazda.com/p/Mazda__/CH ... 2270B.html
https://www.online-teile.com/mazda-ersa ... anguage=en
https://www.mazdapartsfactor.com/oem-pa ... Byb2R1Y3Rz
https://parts.rogerbeasley.com/Mazda-MX ... -82257.htm
etc.etc.etc.
John
https://www.mx5parts.co.uk/fuel-filler- ... -2643.html ( NLA )
https://www.mazda-parts.com/oem-parts/m ... ge4t42270b
https://www.mazdastuff.com/Mazda-Miata- ... -38095.htm
https://parts.coxmazda.com/p/Mazda__/CH ... 2270B.html
https://www.online-teile.com/mazda-ersa ... anguage=en
https://www.mazdapartsfactor.com/oem-pa ... Byb2R1Y3Rz
https://parts.rogerbeasley.com/Mazda-MX ... -82257.htm
etc.etc.etc.
John
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