Need info on how Briggs FG tank is mounted

[Craig DeShong]

When I got my FG, it had (and still has) a gas tank made from a “juice can”. I’m now looking into replacing it with an authentic (looking) Briggs FG tank to complete the restoration (since the chances of finding an original tank are about zippo). I’ve found a source for a reproduction tank… but they are questioning how the tank is mounted on the engine. I’ve looked at the photos on the www.asecc.com site but they don’t provide the detail I need to have this question answered. I’m hoping this posting will fund it’s way to some of you guys who have an FG with an authentic gas tank… and that one or more of you will respond describing how it is mounted (or much better yet… send a few pictures!). Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

[Jonathan Widelo]

Craig,
I do not have an FG , but I do have several FI's which use the same tank mounted the same way. Both take use sheet metal straps which are attached to two studs coming out of each blower housing. ( they are really small round head mechine sodered to the shrouds themselfs) I can take some measurements off my original tank later today. These tanks are reproduced by CPC Reproductions as well.
Good luck with your engine
~ Jonathan

[Craig DeShong]

Yea, I’ve corresponded with the CPC Repro folks, and they can make me a tank. The chief problem is that if I buy their tank, I may need to postpone my retirement to pay for it. (All kidding aside… I’m sure they do a great job, and I can see that there is a lot of work in making the tank… their cost is well justified… and they need to make some kind of profit too) but being the thrifty soul I am, and finding myself longer on time and shorter on cash, I’m contemplating trying to fabricate a tank myself. So… if those of you with the FGs and FIs (like Jonathan) could provide some general dimensions (circumference, length, general profile, I’ll get to designing and sniping and silver soldering and see what I can come up with. Thanks.

[Jonathan Widelo]

Craig,
here is what I came up with for measurements
The tank is 9 1/4" long from seam to seam and 11 1/2" from end to end the ends are 4" across, there is a 1/4" solder seam at the end of the cylinder so the ends can be easily soldered on. The tank straps are 1" from end seam and 2 3/4" from center of the cap hole. The cap hole is 1.150" and the drain hole is 1/2" OD the fitting holes are 180 degrees apart. The cylinder is rolled and an a center seam is over lapped and soldered
Hope this helps
~ Jonathan