1978 911SC swirl pot clips in gas tank

[Jackson63]

I am restoring a 1978 911SC that sat for 12 years. I cut open the gas tank to clean out the varnish. The clips that secure the top of the swirl pot to the pot itself need to be replaced. Does anyone know of a place that sells the clips? Thanks

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Give us a call on Monday and one of our Porsche specialists may be able to assist you with finding them - 888-280-7799

[Jackson63]

Thanks Dmitry, I called on Friday and was told by one of your employees that you have no internal gas tank parts. Wondering if anyone else who cut their tank open has a source for the swirl pot clips. Thanks

[Jackson63]

To other people that have cut your tanks open. Were you able to reuse the clips?

[SCadaddle]

Prior to the aftermarket Dansk fuel tanks coming to the market at reasonable cost, my friend that has restored many 911 fuel tanks by cutting them open, sandblasting the inside and outside, then welding them back together followed by an application of RedKote sealant inside the tank......always had a little more work to do with the swirl pot tanks.....by removing the bakelite swirl pot system and fabricating a metal swirl pot to take it's place......because the RedKote will not adhere to the bakelite. I imagine all the factory swirl pots and clips he has removed were thrown in the trash, but I can ask him this week if you'd like.

[Jackson63]

That would be great if you would ask him. Thanks

[SCadaddle]

Sent you a PM. We found a pair of the clips.