Old Pressure Tank?

[roadcrew_1]

just a question? with the old pressure tanks getting few and far between, why couldn't a guy take a tank and install say a valve stem in it, pressurize it with a portable bicycle pump,hook her up and ready to go.the tank only runs under about 4 pounds of pressure anyway right?

 

[rwise]

Re: Old Pressure Tank?

I can find plenty of them at yard, and garage sales! Changing to a fuel pump would be a better solution. And if your going to try to convert a newer tank why not use the dual line (feed from engine) to give it the pressure?

 

[roadcrew_1]

Re: Old Pressure Tank?

Cant find any by me,And if I do-they are like GOLD! Like I said it was just a question, a brain storm if you will. I would still use a duel line, but correct me if I am wrong-you still need to pressurize the tank to start the motor, and then once the motor starts it keeps the tank pressurized-right?

 

[rwise]

Re: Old Pressure Tank?

The button on top pump gas to the carb, but does not pressure the tank. The tank is only pressured by the engine. Any air leak will be a problem. If you want to change to a fuel pump use the search and you'll find all the info you need to do the conversion.