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fuel tank probs
theconrodkid - 21/9/08 at 06:11 PM

after getting my injection a bit more sorted i now have a problem that when i turn right at some speed i get fuel surge,the tank (ally) has a baffle in it but seems to be more holes than plate also when draining the tank i noted fuel stopped running while there was still 1" of fuel in the tank,pick up is right on the bottom.
i thought about putting a banjo fitting in the middle of said tank,obviously its difficult to get a nut on banjo bolt so i found this. https://secure1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/partsforaircraft/index.php?section=64
one from the bottom,a push in 90 deg outlet,its sposed to be for aircraft use,any thoughts?


big_wasa - 21/9/08 at 06:35 PM

Ideal for adding to the top of a tank as a return.

There will still be an amount of fuel That you can not pick up, its only 6mm and is the tank thick enough to hold it?



Antnicuk - 21/9/08 at 07:47 PM

I had the same problem with the stock tank (MG Midget) and just made my own in Ali, I put 2 baffle plates with no holes in either side of the intank pump. They go almost to the top and have a very small gap at the bottom, It seems to work fine.

Have you thought about adding foam to the tank?


theconrodkid - 22/9/08 at 06:23 AM

there is no access to the insides other than the filler neck,i dont have acces to tig,foam is a maybe,ill give the aircraft mob a bell and see it they do one in 8mm.cheers peeps