Thread: ? for Henry Rifle re:tanks

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HR -saw in a previous thread you have poly saddle tanks on your 30. could you give deyails on mfg, where you got them & cost & what problems you may have encountered on installation? also what is the fuel capacity w/them? thanks for any info

Man, that was a long time ago - 1985, to be exact. The tanks were from LTL Industries in Mason City, IA. I don't know if they're still in business. There were no problems with installation. They fit over the running board supports, and were held on, like most gas tanks, with a steel band an a tensioning bolt. The steel band attached to the frame on the outside, wrapped underneath, then a bolt on the inside of the frame snugged it up.

I believe they had a 16 gallon capacity. Not much for a fairly hot 454 with 4.10 gears. The only problem was the front sumps. All the gas sloshed to the back under acceleration.

I attached a photo. You can see the adjustment bolts/brackets near the bottom.

I suspect they've improved over the years. Tank's Inc has a saddle tank set which mount with the running board braces, and don't require the straps. Yogi's carries them.

http://www.yogisinc.com/results.cfm/...63/product.htm

thnks for info Mr. Rifle(do you own a Henry Rifle?) i know of the Tanks tanks i figured there must be another mfg. I am still figuring on which type of tank to replace my orig cowl tank.Also i notice from pic you have non power brakes on your rod. how well do they work hauling down a BBC powered rig? what type rear brake setup do you have? sorry for the questions but I am going to redo this mechanical Frankenstein I have in the garage this year so now is time tofind out as much info about comparable rides as I have. thanks in advance.

Henry Rifle, I see you are running a Holley red fuel pump. Do you run a fuel pressure gauge? I mounted a Holley blue pump on the left side and a Carter Hi-Po pump on the right side. I get a lot of heat in those areas, when cruisin' the fairgrounds my fuel pressure drops to zero if it's pretty hot outside. The car keeps running and I haven't had any stalling problems. It gets just enough fuel to cruise the grounds. Just makes me nervous with a blown motor.

Srfcr8, I'm running "Tanks" Saddle fuel tanks made of polypropylene in my 31 Coupe. They're alright. Plumbing is a pain and I didn't by fuel injection ones. They weren't available yet, I would highly suggest that. If you have fuel pressure problems, which I've had, you could run Injection pumps in the tank and solve many problems. Another issue is filling the saddles and the amount they hold. Seven gallons per side, so you will have about 5.5 gallons of usable fuel per side. Not a lot. You can buy a fuel selector valve from JC Whitney that will handle pressure up to 65 PSI with 6 Ports, 2 in, 2out and 2 return. I'm running that one. The other choice would be Rock Valley, they make stainless tanks.

Originally posted by surfcr8
thnks for info Mr. Rifle(do you own a Henry Rifle?) i know of the Tanks tanks i figured there must be another mfg. I am still figuring on which type of tank to replace my orig cowl tank.Also i notice from pic you have non power brakes on your rod. how well do they work hauling down a BBC powered rig? what type rear brake setup do you have? sorry for the questions but I am going to redo this mechanical Frankenstein I have in the garage this year so now is time tofind out as much info about comparable rides as I have. thanks in advance.

I don't own a Henry, but my great-great grandfather did - 7th Illinois infantry, Civil War.

I used GM intermediate (60's/70's) calipers on all four wheels and an older Corvette non-power disk brake master cylinder. I used a proportioning valve to balance. It would lock up the wheels at just about any speed. Even with the BBC, it was a pretty light car

Originally posted by blwn31
Henry Rifle, I see you are running a Holley red fuel pump. Do you run a fuel pressure gauge? I mounted a Holley blue pump on the left side and a Carter Hi-Po pump on the right side. I get a lot of heat in those areas, when cruisin' the fairgrounds my fuel pressure drops to zero if it's pretty hot outside. The car keeps running and I haven't had any stalling problems. It gets just enough fuel to cruise the grounds. Just makes me nervous with a blown motor.

That pump isn't quite as close to the header as it looks in that photo. However, I eventually put in an aluminum heat shield. Never had a problem with fuel pressure (either too little or too much). I was running a Holley 850 double-pumper.

Originally posted by Henry Rifle
The tanks were from LTL Industries in Mason City, IA.

I noticed the "Mason City, IA" and just had to say that's purdy' close to my old stompin' grounds. Nothin' else, just that I pass through there 3 or 4 times a year on Hwy. 18.

thanks for addl. info. I am leaning toward a non power brake setup for the surfcr8, car weight would(wood?) probably be close to your's; I am running small block but maple body may even out weight difference. I at present have this in mind:
Mustang II front susp.w/JW garage crossmember
small block/350 trans(came w/car)
Jag rear(came w/car)
pinion parking brake setup
remake wood body(rear cargo out of bowling alley lane just picked up a 16 foot section)
elim. cowl gas tank if possible
w/luck it will be done this summer thanks for help I will be back again I'm sure.good source of info.

oops forgot to ask HR is that tranny crossmember support bar homemade or store bought?

Originally posted by surfcr8
oops forgot to ask HR is that tranny crossmember support bar homemade or store bought?

It was a universal kit that I cut to fit.

I used a pinion mounted E-brake also.