Iwan
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 posted on 13/1/03 at 11:09 PM |
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Fuel tank
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
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 13/1/03 at 11:17 PM |
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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
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kingr
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| posted on 14/1/03 at 11:23 AM |
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Probably a good idea to give it a really good test with water first then eh?
Kingr
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Findlay234
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| posted on 14/1/03 at 11:35 AM |
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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]
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Findlay234
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 03:01 PM |
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CHRIS ('PTM') do you still make plastic fuel tanks, if yes how much for.
cheers
fin
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Northy
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 07:50 PM |
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I would also be interested in a plastic tank. Does Chris still make them? Could someone mail me his details?
Thanks
Graham
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing! 
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Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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Deckman001
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 08:55 PM |
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Try looking for locodude, He's been recomended by others to me and gave me a good quote by return U2U 
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Viper
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 09:19 PM |
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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.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 09:45 PM |
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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]
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Viper
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 10:11 PM |
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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.
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Viper
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 10:12 PM |
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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.
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rayward
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 11:55 PM |
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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!!
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DEAN C.
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 11:57 PM |
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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.
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locodude
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| posted on 17/1/03 at 12:35 AM |
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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!
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auzziejim
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| posted on 17/1/03 at 12:32 PM |
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what price are you looking at for a s/s petrol tank? preferably using the sierra sender but not essential!
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locodude
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| posted on 17/1/03 at 06:33 PM |
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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!
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auzziejim
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| posted on 17/1/03 at 07:11 PM |
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ok then what price are you looking at for a plastic tank?
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locodude
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| posted on 17/1/03 at 07:26 PM |
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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.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 17/1/03 at 07:45 PM |
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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
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locodude
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| posted on 17/1/03 at 08:09 PM |
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Correct mr Gusto, well spotted!
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chrisg
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| posted on 17/1/03 at 10:39 PM |
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And the chin like an arse!
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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