Restoration of Hi-Johnson Tank

[assocista]

Attached is the Hi-Johnson tank which was so rusty and looks like a garbage before

I resolved it completely and re-assembled with a new tubing spec for the air pressure & the more durable tank mount.
It's getting looks nicer right now.

After mounted with the chassis


ASSOCISTA

[MK4]

whaouh !! great work !! I always have to welded mine , but all drill are done !! I'm really a slow worker

are you using a filter ( like dubro sintered bronze filter ) inside the tank ?

[assocista]

Hello MK4
I do not use the dubro filter inside of the tank.Metal tube is down to a small reserver directly.
But I use the classic style filter like attached which is Webra one.


ASSOCISTA

[assocista]

MK４ I prefer the turbo torch like attached for welding because of getting more cleaner
and easy for the welding process

[simonsg]

Nice work my friend , could you inform the origin of the pan for collecting fuel spilling, that is under the fuel tap what to use where to find ?

Cheers
Simon

[assocista]

Nice work my friend , could you inform the origin of the pan for collecting fuel spilling, that is under the fuel tap what to use where to find ?

Cheers
Simon

Hello Simon Thanks a lot for your comment
Your mean must be the small piece which mounted at the bottom of the tank as attached.
It's the original position by ASSOCIATED.


ASSOCISTA

[simonsg]

Yes this piece also is interesting where does it come from

But my question was about the other one just under the filling cap, where to find these pieces

Thanks for your inputs

[assocista]

Yes this piece also is interesting where does it come from

But my question was about the other one just under the filling cap, where to find these pieces

Thanks for your inputs

Oops! I see. Mine is ASSOCIATED original.
This piece is a kind of small dish for painting. Maybe we can buy it at the shop of painting equipment.
Let me check out ,too

[OCA1]

Woooowww. Nice job, it looks better than new.
Can you please do my tank??

[assocista]

Woooowww. Nice job, it looks better than new.
Can you please do my tank??

Yup,Thank you

[OCA1]

Here are the tanks. They are in very bad shape. Help please!

[assocista]

Actually the vintage tank is mostly a bad shape. I always had a big headache as well.
Your tank must be getting better after re-assembling and hard polish with sand paper.
I always remake it by myself


The tank of center on your photo is for DELTA.
Bottom one must be for ASSOCIATED.
Top one is for -------- Hand-made maybe.Top cap is DELTA's one

The metal tank is a quite important piece for the Vintage racer anyway

ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

I know, I just need to make time to restore the fuel tanks, but it can be very rewarding if the results are like the fuel tanks you did. I have a couple of more that are not assembled yet.
You're right the tank in the center came off a DELTA. Do you know what the main differences are between an ASSOCAITED and DELTA tank setup? Is it that the V shape part of the fuel tank for an ASSO is on the top and on the bottom for a DELTA fuel tank.

[assocista]

I know, I just need to make time to restore the fuel tanks, but it can be very rewarding if the results are like the fuel tanks you did. I have a couple of more that are not assembled yet.
You're right the tank in the center came off a DELTA. Do you know what the main differences are between an ASSOCAITED and DELTA tank setup? Is it that the V shape part of the fuel tank for an ASSO is on the top and on the bottom for a DELTA fuel tank.

The process for the restoration of TANK is also very fun. Please do not rush and take your time for completion.
You have a couple of the other tank which is not assembled. It's very possibility to create it

Regarding the setup of the tank between ASSO and DELTA, It's just upside down
Flat surface top is for DELTA and V shape top is for ASSO basically.
But I think that the design is up to the personal image. It should be cool

[OCA1]

I'll take my time and won't rush it. I have already prepared all the tools, such as the mini torch, mini pipe bender and I found special acid flux solder with silver which is perfect for soldering the tanks together. Just waiting for the right time and mood to start doing it. I love vintage hi-johnson fuel tank

I personally like the DELTA tank setup better with the flat part on top.

[assocista]

I'll take my time and won't rush it. I have already prepared all the tools, such as the mini torch, mini pipe bender and I found special acid flux solder with silver which is perfect for soldering the tanks together. Just waiting for the right time and mood to start doing it. I love vintage hi-johnson fuel tank

I personally like the DELTA tank setup better with the flat part on top.

Oooh, Perfect tools & good preparation It's like a Pro style
My torch is getting so old now. Doremel one is my next target


ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

This is my Torch.

[OCA1]

Dremel Torch is pretty cool.
This is my torch.


oca1

[assocista]

Much better than mine Pencil style is easy to do soldering

[simonsg]

Heu eu yep guy's superb inputs thx ....I use a "Weller" torch which is a pretty good professional material
Important is that it does the job right anyway

[assocista]

Heu eu yep guy's superb inputs thx ....I use a "Weller" torch which is a pretty good professional material
Important is that it does the job right anyway

The important thing is to enjoy to do it ,too