maskell01
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 07:42 PM |
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Fuel Tank Support
After a great day in the workshop, i have emerged out the far side with my tank sorted!
How do i fit this into the car?
Can i use tabs welded to the four supports?
This way there would be no movement at all!
Or do i need it to be rubber mounted?
Many Thanks Again
Aaron
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stevegough
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 08:44 PM |
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Is your post supposed to have a picture, Aaron?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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maskell01
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 09:00 PM |
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only those stupid happy smily faces!
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 09:17 PM |
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er, ok, well without knowing what it looks like, and what you've made, its difficult to answer!
what 4 supports do you mean? is it 4 supports on the tank? or on the chassis? what chassis is it? too many unknowns 
rubber mounted it best i think. thats how i'm doing mine anyways. metal bracket underneath, lined with rubber, and the same on top, metal bracket
lined with rubber
 
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[Edited on 23/1/11 by blakep82]
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stevegough
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 09:23 PM |
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that's why I asked about a picture!!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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maskell01
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 09:34 PM |
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I have one but its stuck on my phone!
its the standard "book" tank but i was thinking of using lugs
on the tank that i can use to screw the tank to the chasis on 4 solid points!
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stevegough
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 09:48 PM |
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I've got a feeling there is something that says you can't do that? I'll see if I can find it.....
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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ianclark1275
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 09:48 PM |
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i used 2 metal straps lined with car foot mats cut up.
rivnut the chassis rail and bolt thro.
not too clear but see below.
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measure twice, cut once, scrap it, start again.
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stevegough
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 09:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
I've got a feeling there is something that says you can't do that? I'll see if I can find it.....
No, the only reference about mounting in the manual says
"7. A Fuel Tank must not be fouled by moving parts of the vehicle, or mounted so that it is likely to be subject to abrasion by adjacent
parts."
But most people mount them as done in Ianclarke1275's photo - not with lugs.
Mine...
 
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Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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chunky2772
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 10:08 PM |
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Look in my photo archive thats what ive done. My car hasen't been through its iva test yet so i carnt say if its ok to do!
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maskell01
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 10:13 PM |
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Thanks for all the support on that one, thats help me make my mind up!
Photo's will be posted when it all gets finished!
Thanks again all!
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stevegough
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| posted on 23/1/11 at 11:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chunky2772
Look in my photo archive thats what ive done. My car hasen't been through its iva test yet so i carnt say if its ok to do!
That is one cracking looking Locost! Imaginative and a bit different - nice bold paintjob too!
Interesting take on the lockwiring the Bias bar, too! Not sure what they'll make of it?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 24/1/11 at 03:34 AM |
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Fuel Tank Straps
Using Straps is better because they spread forces during an accident over a larger area so chances of Fuel Tank Failure are diminished.
HTH.
AA
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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