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Double tank question
Did Mercedes ever make a double tank diesel on any of their coupes or sedans? I know it would have to had been a special request. thanks.
regards, enrique |
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They did, I don't know any details though.
You can always get an after market tank that goes in the spare tire compartment, and hook up a valve to select between the two.
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The W124 chassis was made to accept two forms of fuel and space was allowed for two filler pipes by making the fuel door area longer. However, I believe it was designed for a "gas-gaso" engine, i.e., one that would run on either propane or gasoline. It would be interesting to see if an optional second diesel tank was made available.
I have seen W123 cars with aftermarket tanks, usually Fiberglas®. Jeremy
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I've seen pictures of 123 or 126 (I forget which it was) with an aluminum tank across the front end of the trunk, but I think it required filling inside the trunk.
I've been kicking around trying to fit the fuel tank from my parts car into my driver, but I suspect that my tank range would then be the deciding factor, rather than the car's!
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A stock 300SD can drive for about 6.5-7 hours at 70ish mph on one fill.....thats a long time without stopping. I've done it, but don't drink too much before you leave!
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a guy I work with knows a lady who has a 300SD TD factory delivery with double fuel tanks! I said WOW! how can I see it? If I do I will post pictures.
My guess that would make it a pretty rare car. does anyone know of any other "rare" options on diesels? regards, enrique |
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There were several company`s that made some after market tanks that fit
in the trunk up against the stock fuel tank. this was in the 80`s I think. I ran across a lady in a parking lot a few years ago hat had one in an old W115 220D. she said with both filled it held 45 gallons. So I started looking around and found one that was in a 300CD in a wrecking yard. it was already removed so i didn`t have to go through the hassle of removing it. It is aluminium, holds 12 gallons and the fill is in the trunk. I only use it if Iam going on a trip. I hate having to stop for fuel all the time. with both tanks I hold 34 gallons. I filled up in Lathrop, Ca. and drove to salt Lake city, ut. and then on up to ogden, Ut before filling up. think my mpg was 28. All the tanks I have seen are either aluminium or steel. and more aluninium. I have not seen any fiberglass ones. There is one in the Moss landing PNP as of 2 wks ago. but for what ever reason PNP pokes holes in all the tanks . Iam not sure I would want to sacrafice my spare tire for a tank. But the extra tank does take up some room. Charlie
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Yeah, the PNP I got my tank from cut the rubber lines, and then punched holes 1" away from the cut lines!!!
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