CA Fuel Tank?
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Topic: CA Fuel Tank?
Posted By: rustyorange45
Subject: CA Fuel Tank?
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 8:00am
I am needing a fuel tank for my CA. Will a tank from a B or C work? My tank is not beyond repair, but if I could find a good tank that is the route I would go. There was a CA tank on Ebay last week, but I missed out on it. None of the tractor salvage yards close to me has one either. Any suggestions? Thanks, Tim
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1953 WD45 WF/Model 90 Loader, Oxnard Rear Blade, 80R Mower, Model 209 Disc, WD Rear Mounted Scoop, Model 184 & 160 Rotary Mowers, 1952 CA NF/L306CA mower, 1953 CA WF/Model 8 Loader.
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Posted By: Dakota Dave
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 8:05am
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My CA tank has a dimple in the bottom on the right side to clear the starter switch. My C did not.
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Posted By: GregLawlerMinn
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 10:18am
Dave is right. The B/C tanks will interchange, however, the starter mechanism is different. Have seen this were someone has also used the B/C starter rod/solenoid rocker when mounting the B/C tank on a CA.
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Currently have: 1 D14 and a D15S2.
With new owners: 2Bs,9CAs,1WD,2 D12s,5D14s,3D15S2s, 2D17SIVs,D17D,1D19D;1 Unstyled WC
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Posted By: HoughMade
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 10:23am
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My '51 B has the dimple under the tank for the starter switch mounted on top of the starter, so I bet later year Bs (that overlap with CA production) will interchange.
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1951 B
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Posted By: rustyorange45
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 12:17pm
Is there anyway to take the tank apart to get the dents out of it?
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1953 WD45 WF/Model 90 Loader, Oxnard Rear Blade, 80R Mower, Model 209 Disc, WD Rear Mounted Scoop, Model 184 & 160 Rotary Mowers, 1952 CA NF/L306CA mower, 1953 CA WF/Model 8 Loader.
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Posted By: HoughMade
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 12:29pm
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That seems too complicated- cutting and welding. Find someone with a stud gun (or rent one) and slide hammer, pull the dents out as much as you can, fill what remains with fiberglass reinforced filler, then skim with a little regular filler.
https://www.harborfreight.com/stud-welder-dent-repair-kit-61433.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.harborfreight.com/stud-welder-dent-repair-kit-61433.html
Heck, maybe a paintless dent guy can do it, but they are usually working on much thinner metal.
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1951 B
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 2:10pm
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I have a B/C tank for sale. PM me if interested.
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Posted By: Wayne180d
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 8:03pm
Posted By: rustyorange45
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 9:23pm
The bottom is gone on mine, I started to work the dent out of it and the bottom has rusted almost through. The tractor had set for a big part of it's life with fuel in the tank. I bought the tractor from the original owners son and he had it running, but the tank was pretty crusty inside. I am using it to mow with, but have to stop and clean the sediment bowl frequently. I had taken the tank off and strapped it to my WD45 rear wheel with some chain in it, but the bottom was so thin it dented in when I strapped it tight. Live and learn I guess.
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1953 WD45 WF/Model 90 Loader, Oxnard Rear Blade, 80R Mower, Model 209 Disc, WD Rear Mounted Scoop, Model 184 & 160 Rotary Mowers, 1952 CA NF/L306CA mower, 1953 CA WF/Model 8 Loader.
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Posted By: Ranse
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 11:02pm
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I know were a CA parts tractor is. I bought a few things off of it myself. I could check on the tank if you like.
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 8:18am
Yep sounds like you have done every thing you can for that tank. And it provided years of service too. So time for a good used tank. I haven't heard to many folks replacing half of the tank. There a lot of them out there sounds like a couple folks have them in this thread. Good luck and post some pictures. This may get me started on my WD45 tanks setting waiting for me to clean up. Always thought I should have a narrow front CA in the family too. Regards, Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 9:55am
Have you tried Austin Salvage they are just South of Butler Mo. (660)679-4080.
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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Posted By: AJ
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 6:26pm
Late model Bs are the same tank.
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Can't fix stupid
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