Question from a local club member who is not on email:

- the gas tank sump that protudes through the boot floor; should it be left in its natural finish, painted body color or black or ??
- he is looking for a supplier of original tools and tool roll for his car. Any suggestions?

Car in question is a 1967 E-type OTS.

Daniel

Submitted by mcload@ev1.net on Sat, 08/23/2003 - 09:30

If it is visible (which the sump is) always assume it is judged.

Patrick McLoad
1966 E-Type, Right-hand Drive Roadster
#1E1445

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Fri, 08/22/2003 - 21:13

Yes but see the comments about the drain plug. SII all should have drains. In fact I put them in all "E"s as it makes for good maintenance to drain out the crud at service time. You only have to let out a pint as all the bad stuff is down there. It is the same system as small aircraft use except you need a wrench.

George Camp

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Thu, 08/21/2003 - 20:10

It is black. The natural color is steel with a brass ring (threaded) at the top and a brass plug at the bottom. Left natural the steel would rust quickly. If the car has a later sump with drain the drain plug (bolt is silver cad with a alum. washer. For tools I always turn to Tom Buckus. 717-263-8701 or tbuckusatinnernet.net. He has provided me 10-15 tool kits over the last few years and all have been perfect. He restores the tools and never tries to slip one by. He is a nice guy. If you call him ask if he has bought his wife her new Jaguar "S" yet. Better if she answers ask her why not?

George Camp