TableLeg
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 05:02 PM |
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Fuel tank design ideas???
I'm considering having a custom tank fabricated.
I need to give some thought specifically to baffles and a sump collector pot.
Has anybody got any ideas on the placement/number of baffles and the size/shape etc of the sump collector pot, plus any clever ideas that can ensure a
constant fuel supply under hard corning. I do not want the complication of using an external swirlpot and a second pump.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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coozer
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 05:06 PM |
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My tank from MNR had a square box about 40x40x40 with a 8mm tail on the side welded to the bottom of the tank under a 25mm hole.
No baffles and never had any problems with it.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Barkalarr
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 05:12 PM |
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Make sure the flow and return in the sump allow enough space between the top of the fuel pipe and the bottom of the tank.
Mine are just about an inch from the bottom the tank and it's a bit tight on the chassis rail.
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TableLeg
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 05:30 PM |
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Thanks guys.
I have seen a tank whereby the sump (which is approx. 110mm x 110mm by 70mm deep) is welded to the underside of the tank and has a 1" hole
allowing fuel into it from the tank.
This got me to thinking, is a flat hole as effective as having a hole but with a piece of pipe downwards into the sump at preventing the fuel passing
back out of the hole under hard cornering?
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phil clegg
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 06:33 PM |
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tank
ditto coozer,mine similar, problem free cheap and simple,the more you put on the more cost and less reliable..
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JohnH
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 07:32 PM |
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Have a look at the ones that Aries do. Lovely alloy tank.
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 07:45 PM |
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Alloy racing fabrications did mine link
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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TableLeg
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 08:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big-vee-twin
Alloy racing fabrications did mine link
Thanks for the reply big-vee-twin .
Do you have any more info about the tank
design features? approx cost? photos?
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TableLeg
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 08:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JohnH
Have a look at the ones that Aries do. Lovely alloy tank.
Thanks JohnH,
I'll have a look
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mark chandler
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 08:55 PM |
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Horizontal baffles, it will try and slosh a lot of fuel left to right
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 09:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TableLeg
quote:
Originally posted by big-vee-twin
Alloy racing fabrications did mine link
Thanks for the reply big-vee-twin .
Do you have any more info about the tank
design features? approx cost? photos?
Click the link above
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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TableLeg
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| posted on 26/3/14 at 09:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big-vee-twin
quote:
Originally posted by TableLeg
quote:
Originally posted by big-vee-twin
Alloy racing fabrications did mine link
Thanks for the reply big-vee-twin .
Do you have any more info about the tank
design features? approx cost? photos?
Click the link above
Ahh right thanks for that
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