I just bought a 1973 E35-2. The previous owner had disclosed that the fuel tank was replaced and since has had a problem with the newer Kubota diesel sucking in air when the tank gets below about 10 gallons. He claimed that the 25 gallon tank was un-baffeled but the surveyor felt like this would not not cause this problem. The surveyor noted that the tank appeared to be sitting at an angle and was also rubbing against a metal brace which could potentially rub through over time. He recommended replacing the metal brace, but didn't have a suggestion for the air intake problem.
Does anyone have any experience replacing the fuel tanks that might know what went wrong with this installation? I haven't really tried to figure it out yet, but I would prefer not to have to worry about my diesel anytime the tank gets below half empty.
Does anyone have any experience replacing the fuel tanks that might know what went wrong with this installation? I haven't really tried to figure it out yet, but I would prefer not to have to worry about my diesel anytime the tank gets below half empty.