AF27 Dio oil tank as fuel tank?

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AF27 Dio oil tank as fuel tank?

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Hey,

I have converted my AF27 Dio to premix. I am now thinking about deleting the fuel tank and instead using the existing oil tank (behind seat) as a fuel tank.

It seems like a pretty solid plastic tank, just wondering how it would hold up to having fuel stored in it? has anyone done this? Couldn't find anything related after a quick forum search.

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Re: AF27 Dio oil tank as fuel tank?

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Greetings:

I did this on my SA50 Elite. The rubber fitting attached to the oil tank eventually deteriorated and leaked, gradually worsening over time. Plus you only get about a quart of capacity, at least on the SA model.
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Re: AF27 Dio oil tank as fuel tank?

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Cool, so sounds like the actual oil tank is fine just need to make sure the fuel line fittings are up to the task :)
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Re: AF27 Dio oil tank as fuel tank?

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Greetings:

Yes, polyethylene tanks will hold gasoline indefinitely - all the snowmobiles I've owned had 'em. Also my fuel cans are made of the stuff.
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"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
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