Ajs fuel tank

[paulvk]

Hi.. I'm rebuding a Ajs 1960 Dulux Model 31. Bought a petrol tank for it many years ago.. Time had Come time to fit only to find out it doesn't fit.. Problem is I don't know what the proper tank should look like..
Especially from the underside.. Don't want to buy the wrong one again.. Any help will b much appreciated.
Regards.... Paul

[Joker_Bones]

This tank was on my 1960 G12DL when I bought it...

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[Joker_Bones]

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[Joker_Bones]

I understand the clamp on rear mounting was shortlived owing to split tanks. If you use this type of tank I suggest packing the rear mount with some dense foam and don't clamp it tight.

[MalcW]

I have a 1960 Model 31 D/L too. The tank on mine has a metal tongue protruding from the back which bolts the rear of the tank to the top of the frame with a single bolt and thin rubber disks above and below, as per the front mounts.

Malc

[dodger]

That is the same style tank on my 1961 G12 CSR and is right for that year.

[Duncan]

I understand the clamp on rear mounting was shortlived owing to split tanks. If you use this type of tank I suggest packing the rear mount with some dense foam and don't clamp it tight.

It was the tank with the metal tongue that was originally fitted to the singles that I believe has the reputation for fracturing.

[Joker_Bones]

It was the tank with the metal tongue that was originally fitted to the singles that I believe has the reputation for fracturing.

Ohhhh... That figures, I swapped the tank for a comp tank that has the tongue at the back.

Now, I want to find out why I thought it was the U clamp type that had a reputation for fractures

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[Joker_Bones]

Found this...

In a thread talking about the U type clamp fixing...

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