Bedford Fuel Tanks.

[Bedfordcrazy]

Hi all, I have a Q.  Does anyone know what the fuel tank size is for a swb van. I am putting duel tanks into my van, mainly as a saftey thing. I am wondering can we cut the tank [qualified tank guy] and make it larger to carry more fuel ? Any advice appreciated.
george.

[MaTTe]

if you want to cut or weld a petrol tank you MUST fill it with water otherwise it'll go bang.
I haven't filled my tank up for a while, but i think it's about 50L
Your easiest option would be to make up a custom tank, it'll look nicer than a butchered tank. Then you can pick where you want your fuel gauge, whether you want to use a boating grade gauge, or a gauge from the wreckers etc....

Just need to figure out your dimensions and then weld up some sheeting into a box

[ShaneJ]

Seeing as you are in Brisbane I am screwing myself over by telling you this. F100 rear fuel tanks fit nicely under Bedfords and they are about 75L.

[BusyKiwi]

VN commodore tanks fit well too, they come in 60 and 80 L (I have 60 under my standard van)

[ShaneJ]

I didn't know that. Thanks

[ShaneJ]

Busy, do you have a picture of the VN tank? Does the VN tank have an internal pump?

[restoreid]

Will the VN tank fit where the original beddie tank is or do you put them op the back

[ShaneJ]

The F100 fits where the original is. If that helps

[restoreid]

Yes thanks Shane my tank had rust holes in the bottom & I soldered them up but I'm not happy with that they will probably come through again at the worst possable time I'd rather replace it now So now to find a f100 tank Thanks again Cheers Reid

[Dano]

Anyone come up with any good ideas for the rubber breather that joins the filler to the tank? the one that splits and fills the van with fumes....