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MG TD TF 1500 - Fuel Tank What are these holes for

I am now finishing the fuel tank on my restoration. I noted that the bracket on the bottom of the tank has 4 holes on each side of t. 2 on the bottom and two on the edge of each side.

What are they used for? I know there is a pad that clips to the frame where these set, but is there something that attaches to these?



Bruce Cunha

My thought would be to allow air to circulate and any water ingress to drain
JK Mazgaj

Been a long time since I installed a fuel tank, but I seem to recall that there's a rubber pad that is attached there to separate the tank from the frame. See Moss P.41 #29. Bud
Bud Krueger

One rubber mount is still on the right frame. Bud

Bud Krueger

I agree with JK that they are either weep holes or another case of the fuel tank being used for a different car.
Christopher Couper

I am always amazed at how many parts were used or modified from other cars.

As these are at the ends, It would appear they will be covered by the pad on the frame.
Bruce Cunha

My TF does not have those holes. PJ
PJ Jennings

Possibly indexing holes for a stamp press?

Regards, Tom
tm peterson

This thread was discussed between 07/03/2020 and 08/03/2020

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