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Post by kerob1labs on Apr 29, 2016 12:57:15 GMT
Some (very few) may know I'm building own kitcar based on Sonic chassis with ST170. Since I got my part-kit - I bought end of 2014, everything except for GRP panels, I was never fan the fuel tank size (just to mention I ran out of fuel 3 times not even taking the car out of the driveway lol). So I ordered a custom one with about 58 litres to take the whole unused (in my case) space behind the seats:   There is a bulkhead covering the tank not shown in the photos.  Cheers, Marcio. |
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Post by johnp on Apr 29, 2016 13:05:23 GMT
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Post by kerob1labs on Apr 29, 2016 13:12:00 GMT
(posted again)
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Post by mawdo81 on Apr 29, 2016 17:12:31 GMT
Where'd you get it from? I still need to sort one.
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Post by kerob1labs on Apr 29, 2016 22:23:06 GMT
I got from www.compbrake.com, I designed and sent a couple of JPG with all dimensions, shape, fixing points etc to sales@compbrake.com and they made in 3mm alloy with two baffles. £280-ish including VAT and shipping! I'm drilling holes for the fuel pump (Ford type), sender (pole) and breather myself. |
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Post by kerob1labs on May 4, 2016 7:40:20 GMT
some more work fitting the tank and accessories...  I'm using a pole-style fuel sender.  the pump top cap is pressed with a 120mm oring to seal. I punched rivnuts and sealed from inside with epoxy putty so I can bolt the "clips". Just need to remember not to use long bolts otherwise the putty will be gone!  Everything was nice and nit until yesterday I decided to pressurise the fuel line. I found in the hardest (and messy) way that I damaged the tiny brown/cream o-rings that go in the outlet connector when putting them in place...it's not the first time!! I found nitrile rubber o-ring from eBay with same size (apparently 8mm ID with 1.5mm cross section) to be delivered on Friday in the hope to find a good alternative (I don't want to buy another fuel connector just because the o-rings!). Cheers, Marcio. |
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