1071 optional extra RH tank

Post any technical questions or queries here.
Post Reply
big-un1967
998 Cooper
Posts: 376
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:05 pm

1071 optional extra RH tank

Post by big-un1967 »

Hello.

What does the correct RH tank look like for a 1963 1071, offered as a “optional extra from BMC?

I have a Serk RH Tank which came with lots of bits off an ex rally 1071. Would this be correct?

Cheers

Paul
Top
AndyPen
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 3920
Joined: Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:55 pm
Location: South Wales
Has thanked: 18 times
Been thanked: 50 times

Re: 1071 optional extra RH tank

Post by AndyPen »

Our Feb 64 had a Serk tank too. I may even still have it somewhere.
Top
mk1
Site Admin
Posts: 19835
Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:30 am
Location: Away with the Faries
Has thanked: 3 times
Been thanked: 10 times

Re: 1071 optional extra RH tank

Post by mk1 »

Yup, the Serck tank was used on many 1071's until mid 64
Top
green1071
Basic 850
Posts: 26
Joined: Thu Mar 21, 2019 2:45 am

Re: 1071 optional extra RH tank

Post by green1071 »

:?:

Does anyone know of a template to locate and cut hole in body for a right hand tank on a 1964 mini?
Top
mk1
Site Admin
Posts: 19835
Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:30 am
Location: Away with the Faries
Has thanked: 3 times
Been thanked: 10 times

Re: 1071 optional extra RH tank

Post by mk1 »

green1071 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:39 am :?:

Does anyone know of a template to locate and cut hole in body for a right hand tank on a 1964 mini?
Trace the left hand hole & turn the template round.
Top
Speedwell Sprint
Basic 850
Posts: 95
Joined: Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:57 am

Re: 1071 optional extra RH tank

Post by Speedwell Sprint »

This tank would be edge welded but look like a normal right bmc tank. Late right bmc tanks are rolled seam spot welded like the std left tanks
Top
Speedwell Sprint
Basic 850
Posts: 95
Joined: Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:57 am

Re: 1071 optional extra RH tank

Post by Speedwell Sprint »

received_741205916469127.jpeg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Top
User avatar
winabbey
998 Cooper
Posts: 652
Joined: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:45 am
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Has thanked: 5 times
Been thanked: 14 times

Re: 1071 optional extra RH tank

Post by winabbey »

mk1 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:11 am
green1071 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:39 am Does anyone know of a template to locate and cut hole in body for a right hand tank on a 1964 mini?
Trace the left hand hole & turn the template round.
The right hand tank aperture on BMC Australia cars is not in a mirror image position to the left. It's one of the ways to assist in determining if a body is a genuine Cooper S or not. There's only a small difference (but measurable) so a mirror image aperture will work OK.

What was done for factory twin tank cars produced elsewhere??
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Technical Talk”