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| euro911 |
 Aug 28 2012, 01:52 AM
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I recently picked up a 'previously owned' steel tuna can, but all I got was the can and bolt. Does anyone have a copy of the installation instructions or info on extending the pick-up tube, gaskets or seals needed ... and can tell me if the strainer relocates down to the bottom of the 'can'? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| gothspeed |
Dec 29 2012, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE(bperry @ Dec 29 2012, 11:10 AM)  Here is a photo of a new/un-installed Weltmeister "tuna-can" kit with the original instructions. --- bill QUOTE(euro911 @ Dec 29 2012, 11:49 AM) QUOTE(gothspeed @ Dec 29 2012, 10:07 AM) Does the siphon tube extension on this kit have a 'seal' of some sort (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ?? it looks like it rests on top of the screen. Let's use the other thread to get a count for a GB Anyone else on a group buy? CLICK HERE |
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| euro911 |
Dec 29 2012, 03:25 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,889 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Dec 29 2012, 01:14 PM) QUOTE(bperry @ Dec 29 2012, 11:10 AM) Here is a photo of a new/un-installed Weltmeister "tuna-can" kit with .... that seal looks good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ........... I have seen other sump extensions use a hose clamp to hold it on .......... if this billet version has a seal at all, it will be the best 'can' out there because the screen is still utilized. the original instructions. --- bill QUOTE(euro911 @ Dec 29 2012, 11:49 AM) QUOTE(gothspeed @ Dec 29 2012, 10:07 AM) Does the siphon tube extension on this kit have a 'seal' of some sort (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ?? it looks like it rests on top of the screen. Let's use the other thread to get a count for a GB Anyone else on a group buy? CLICK HERE I think KaptKaos is in for a taco plate, not sure about a tuna can. Where in So Cal are you, 'Goth'? |
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euro911 Tuna Can Installation Aug 28 2012, 01:52 AM
ejm No strainer, one gasket and you'll need to get... Aug 28 2012, 04:07 AM KaptKaos mark - there is a guy in the UK that makes a sweet... Aug 28 2012, 07:51 AM tradisrad I modified my strainer to use it with the tuna can... Aug 28 2012, 08:30 AM SLITS Did you take the tuna out of the can first? Aug 28 2012, 08:31 AM
euro911 Did you take the tuna out of the can first?No, sil... Aug 28 2012, 11:32 AM KaptKaos Thinking about putting together a group buy on the... Aug 28 2012, 08:53 AM gothspeed Group buy is a great idea. How about including tha... Aug 28 2012, 08:57 AM eric9144 I just bought both from him, no hassles and arrive... Aug 28 2012, 11:25 AM Dave_Darling The pickup tube extension is, from what I can tell... Aug 28 2012, 11:43 AM aircooledtechguy
Not an easy part to make, and if it does not seal... Aug 28 2012, 07:03 PM Dave_Darling The top of the oil pick-up?
--DD Aug 28 2012, 08:37 PM aircooledtechguy Where you slip on the extension. This adds about ... Aug 28 2012, 09:13 PM Dave_Darling
Where you slip on the extension. This adds about... Aug 29 2012, 02:06 PM markb Hmmm, with the exception of the seals, I thought I... Aug 28 2012, 10:44 PM euro911 The aluminum piece (pick-up the extension) shown i... Aug 29 2012, 12:17 AM cgnj Hi,
I have an incomplete one also, together we co... Aug 29 2012, 03:45 AM ejm The "washer" is a stock strainer plate s... Aug 29 2012, 04:27 AM markb Mark, don't try & make one, I found the on... Aug 29 2012, 10:05 AM euro911 Cool. Glad you located it. You could mail it in a ... Aug 29 2012, 01:47 PM markb
Cool. Glad you located it. You could mail it in a... Aug 29 2012, 06:17 PM euro911 Cool, the errant piece is on it's way :mueba: ... Aug 29 2012, 06:32 PM jonesy Hi All,
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Type 4 s... Dec 28 2012, 09:38 AM jim_hoyland Nice parts; I'd like to get in on a group buy.... Dec 28 2012, 10:24 AM gothspeed
Nice parts; I'd like to get in on a group buy... Dec 28 2012, 03:54 PM 396
[quote name='jim_hoyland' post='17918... Dec 29 2012, 12:58 AM KaptKaos I was meaning to set up a group buy, but life got ... Dec 28 2012, 10:41 AM last337 I am trying to figure out what the purpose of this... Dec 28 2012, 01:20 PM ChrisNPDrider Purpose of tuna can: provide reliable "input... Dec 28 2012, 02:06 PM Dave_Darling It adds something on the order of a half quart of ... Dec 29 2012, 01:11 AM gothspeed Does the siphon tube extension on this kit have a ... Dec 29 2012, 12:07 PM euro911 Does the siphon tube extension on this kit have a ... Dec 29 2012, 01:49 PM bperry Here is a photo of a new/un-installed Weltmeister ... Dec 29 2012, 01:10 PM Mark Henry
Here is a photo of a new/un-installed Weltmeister... Jan 1 2013, 07:19 PM gothspeed Looks like we need one more buyer for a 'taco... Dec 29 2012, 04:12 PM euro911 Was just curious about how many could be shipped t... Dec 29 2012, 09:30 PM gothspeed Bump! For those of you interested in the Alloy... Dec 30 2012, 01:01 PM gothspeed Bump for the Group Buy for these two items in the ... Jan 1 2013, 04:20 PM jonesy
I bought both of these from Neil some time back, ... Jan 3 2013, 04:03 PM euro911 If anyone is interested in the 'newer' sty... Jan 3 2013, 04:19 PM RobW Don't over torque it! Jan 3 2013, 09:05 PM |
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