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Fuel Tank

Schrodinger - 20/10/16 at 08:45 AM

I'm planning on making a new fuel tank for my Stylus, as I only have a dc tig it's going to be steel, what thickness steel is recommended?

r1_pete - 20/10/16 at 10:50 AM

I'd go with 18 gauge, which is about 1.2 mm, 20 gauge (0.9mm) would be OK too, but the thicker stuff easier to weld and attach brackets to, less chance of stress cracks at mounting points etc. downside its 30% heavier.

If you can flute any large flat areas to reduce drumming and rubber mount with straps rather than welded on brackets, go with the the thinner stuff.

907 - 23/10/16 at 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by Schrodinger
I'm planning on making a new fuel tank for my Stylus, as I only have a dc tig it's going to be steel, what thickness steel is recommended?

That's not the Sureweld is it Keith ?

Paul G

I agree with r1_pete BTW

Schrodinger - 24/10/16 at 09:24 AM

hi Paul,
yes it is, the Sureweld is still going strong

907 - 24/10/16 at 12:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Schrodinger
hi Paul,
yes it is, the Sureweld is still going strong

That's the welder that built the Suttol chassis.

What a claim to fame.