1977 e27 fuel tank

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nestor

Junior Member

• Nov 21, 2007

• #1

looking for some insite, on a 1977 E27, what was the fuel tank made of, I tested the tank with a maganet, and it did not stick, but I'm not sure if that year and model was fitted with Monel steel, stainless or aluminum. if any body out there has any info , I would greatly appreciate the help.

 

treilley

Sustaining Partner

• Nov 22, 2007

• #2

Could be Monel.

 

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Annapolis E-27

Member III

• Nov 22, 2007

• #3

My 1978 E-27 tank was aluminum. Now it is a 3 gallon plastic can until I create a more permanent solution.

 

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Chuck

• Nov 22, 2007

• #4

My 1973 E27 has an aluminum gas tank.

 

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rgoff

Member III

• Nov 23, 2007

• #5

A few years back I replaced my original 1973 E27 gas tank. It still had the reddish paint that matched the Atomic 4 engine on it. It was steel and I had a new aluminum one made.

 

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sterling8008

Junior Member

• Dec 10, 2007

• #6

My 1976 e27 (wheel steering split cockpit design) fuel tank is constructed out of aluminum.