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Iwan - 13/1/03 at 11:09 PM

I am now ready to build my tank, which will take a Sierra sender unit.
Are there any points I should be aware of, which can have an affect on the SVA?

Thanks

stephen_gusterson - 13/1/03 at 11:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Iwan
I am now ready to build my tank, which will take a Sierra sender unit.
Are there any points I should be aware of, which can have an affect on the SVA?

Thanks




AFAIK the sva isnt specific on the fuel tank.

However, they do apparently require it to be fully filled with fuel for test - if its not you fail. This is to make sure it does not leak.

You can have a plastic tank fitted, as plastictankman on here will siuggest, and sell to you.

If using EFI you need a swirl pot under it to reduce fuel starvation under surge conditions.

If you make it out of steel, it may rust inside, so it will need coating with summat like POR15.

I have mine professionally made in 1mm stainless. However, stainless isnt as easy to work with as mild - it burns through easy.

Consider using a spitfire tank - the apparently fit right in, or a bought in placcy tank. You can make your own, but if it leaks, do you fancy welding a tank thats had fuel in it?


ATB

Steve

kingr - 14/1/03 at 11:23 AM

Probably a good idea to give it a really good test with water first then eh?

Kingr

Findlay234 - 14/1/03 at 11:35 AM

can you have a GRP tank? will it work and is it safe. how does petrol go wit GRP??

cheers
fin











no one?????

[Edited on 15/1/03 by Findlay234]

Findlay234 - 16/1/03 at 03:01 PM

CHRIS ('PTM') do you still make plastic fuel tanks, if yes how much for.

cheers
fin

Northy - 16/1/03 at 07:50 PM

I would also be interested in a plastic tank. Does Chris still make them? Could someone mail me his details?

Thanks

Graham

Deckman001 - 16/1/03 at 08:55 PM

Try looking for locodude, He's been recomended by others to me and gave me a good quote by return U2U

Viper - 16/1/03 at 09:19 PM

made mine out of stainless, looks good if a little heavy, might make another out of alli...will wait to see how the weight distribution pans out.

stephen_gusterson - 16/1/03 at 09:45 PM

chris gibbons / locodude /ptm are all the same person!

I recon testing with water ISNT gonna find leaks.

Water has a surface film called a 'meniscus' that prevents it being 'searching'. Solvents such as petrol will leak from a crack that water wouldnt even notice.

atb

steve

[Edited on 16/1/03 by stephen_gusterson]

Viper - 16/1/03 at 10:11 PM

If you are going to make your own, then crack testing/fault finding chemical kits are not expensive and are easy to use, if you have a leak no matter how small these will find it.

Viper - 16/1/03 at 10:12 PM

If you are going to make your own, then crack testing/fault finding chemical kits are not expensive and are easy to use, if you have a leak no matter how small these will find it.

rayward - 16/1/03 at 11:55 PM

what about using a plastic fuel cell as used in boats, don't know how much they cost, but they're e marked so shouldnt be any worries with SVA!!

DEAN C. - 16/1/03 at 11:57 PM

Hi, I've found in the past that the best way to test any tank is to lightly pressurize with compressed air,not too much though!
20 psi soon balloons a thin wall tank out.
A squeezy bottle and some soapy water will then find any porous welds.
Going back to the question about fibreglass tanks,didn't most bike tanks used to made from fibreglass?
Dean.

locodude - 17/1/03 at 12:35 AM

Hi All
Locodude/PTM/Chris Gibbons/ Plastic tank man is alive and well and now working for himself as of monday. Plastic fuel tanks are a particular speciality along with interior trim sets, dahboards, boot covers and boot boxes. He would love to quote for any work involving any of the above and is available on 0973 0184753 or e-mail me or at a push through MK as that's where I'll be based!

auzziejim - 17/1/03 at 12:32 PM

what price are you looking at for a s/s petrol tank? preferably using the sierra sender but not essential!

locodude - 17/1/03 at 06:33 PM

Is this aimed at me jim, if so and s/s is stainless steel then it's a non starter as they call me 'Plastic Tank Man' for a good reason. The tanks are plastic not steel. Having said that, ssierra sender, no problem!

auzziejim - 17/1/03 at 07:11 PM

ok then what price are you looking at for a plastic tank?

locodude - 17/1/03 at 07:26 PM

To fit a Locost or Indy or such like would be around £70 depending on fittings etc. If you're coming to MK then ask for me (chris or PTM ) and someone will point me out.

stephen_gusterson - 17/1/03 at 07:45 PM

chris - good luck on your private enterprise - hope it works out well for you.

Are you not (allegedly) recognisable from a distance by your shorts and gonads?

atb

steve

locodude - 17/1/03 at 08:09 PM

Correct mr Gusto, well spotted!

chrisg - 17/1/03 at 10:39 PM

And the chin like an arse!

Cheers

Chris