MrMeatHooks
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- Chico, CA
Ok,
So I hate the leaky plastic gas tank on my MT, every time I drive, it leaks all over by the time im done playing.. Im thinking about making a custom aluminum or steel gas tank to increase safety and eliminate spillage.
I plan on getting rid of the cheap plastic hold down straps, and instead, attach rubber grommets using the existing bolts running through the chassis to hold the tank down and control vibration.
As far as fuel level, I would put two ports on the outside of the tank at the bottom and top, then connect them with a clear tube, this will indicate fuel level.
Also, there will be two threaded caps on the tank, one for filling and the other will be for fuel line, vent and filter service. This will be a full proof design for the serious racer and hobbiest alike.
I have access to Mig and Tig machines. If I get enough interest I will build them. The biggest issue is finding the caps and threaded ends for them.
So I hate the leaky plastic gas tank on my MT, every time I drive, it leaks all over by the time im done playing.. Im thinking about making a custom aluminum or steel gas tank to increase safety and eliminate spillage.
I plan on getting rid of the cheap plastic hold down straps, and instead, attach rubber grommets using the existing bolts running through the chassis to hold the tank down and control vibration.
As far as fuel level, I would put two ports on the outside of the tank at the bottom and top, then connect them with a clear tube, this will indicate fuel level.
Also, there will be two threaded caps on the tank, one for filling and the other will be for fuel line, vent and filter service. This will be a full proof design for the serious racer and hobbiest alike.
I have access to Mig and Tig machines. If I get enough interest I will build them. The biggest issue is finding the caps and threaded ends for them.