Fuel Tanks

[Ashtonr]

Does anyone know if anyone is selling Haynes Roader Fuel tanks ? I was going to get someone locally to tig weld up an Ally tank for me but if a company or individual is already selling then I expect this would be an cheaper option

[james3004]

I don't think anybody is currently making the fuel tanks

[adrianreeve]

Martin Keenan of MK engineering (designer of the roadster) will make you one. Mine was £110 posted for an injection one with sump, inlet, breather, return, filler and hole for sender. Automotive porn - that man can weld! Always worth giving him a call, turnaround was 5 days from order to delivery, and cash is very much king with him if you understand what I mean!

Cheers

Adrian

[baz-r]

im making my own when i get round to it

dont forget a std one is small and will not fit with a grp back end as its too big to fit that would be smaller tank unless you design one yourself

[AshG]

the standard tank is way too small the range really gets on my nerves, after about 90miles i start to get really twitchy about running out of fuel. the furthest i ever went on the standard tank was 130miles but i only went that far because i had a 5l can in the footwell. when i filled it up i managed to get 23l in it so the ideal range is around 90-100mile which can get annoying as anything over 50miles in one direction means you have to fill up before you head back which really annoys the people you go out on runs with :D

[AshG]

forgot to add. im going to make a new bigger tank that uses up most of the boot space and put a filler on the outside. i have a boot bag that sits on the back of the tub that is totally waterproof and can hold a lot more than the rear tub

[Talonmotorsport]

I tried to set up a group buy for 10 light weight steel fuel tanks in two sizes fitted with new sierra fuel senders but there where no takers. I don't know why every body wants them in 2-3mm ali as steel can be nearly as light if you go down to 1mm steel, besides after you've put fuel in it at 1ltr = 1kg how much will you save in weight?

[AshG]

fuel doesn't weigh 1kg per L :D

the problem with steel is that it rusts :D it also makes sparks when bashed. ali wont rust or spark.

my tank is 1.5mm ali and my new one will be you guessed it. 1.5mm ali.

thought you had an AC tig talon?

i can make them pretty easily but i just dont have the time at the moment and i cant be bothered with all the mucking around if someone finds that there is a pin hole that i missed. ronnie has done his own too, he might do one for you if you ask nicely he is a lot more time rich than i am.

[Ashtonr]

Thanks Guys, didnt know the tank differed for the GRP rear does anyone have drawings of what will fit ?

[minicountryman1961]

I bought a Jaz tank for my car. My chassis is not true Haynes Roadster, but close. They are available in the UK. It is probably a little more than you want to spend, but I believe it is a much safer tank, especially knowing where the tank sits!

Circle Track Tank Capacity: 10 Gallon
Circle Track Dimensions (LxWxD): 24" wide x 9" front to back x 12" tall

• SEAMLESS CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE OUTER SHELL,
• MIL SPEC B-83054 AVIATION FOAM FILLED,
• D-RING BAIL HANDLE CAP ASSEMBLY WITH CHECK VALVE VENT,
• MIL SPEC ANODIZED AN-8 PICKUP AND VENT FITTING,
• PICKUP HOSE ROUTED TO RIGHT REAR CORNER,
• 360° MOUNTING STRAP RECESSES.

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=281_303_305&products_id=1843

Note: I think the 10 gallon capacity is US gallons, your gallons may vary!

[CTWV50]

I bought a Jaz tank for my car. My chassis is not true Haynes Roadster, but close. They are available in the UK. It is probably a little more than you want to spend, but I believe it is a much safer tank, especially knowing where the tank sits!

Circle Track Tank Capacity: 10 Gallon
Circle Track Dimensions (LxWxD): 24" wide x 9" front to back x 12" tall

• SEAMLESS CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE OUTER SHELL,
• MIL SPEC B-83054 AVIATION FOAM FILLED,
• D-RING BAIL HANDLE CAP ASSEMBLY WITH CHECK VALVE VENT,
• MIL SPEC ANODIZED AN-8 PICKUP AND VENT FITTING,
• PICKUP HOSE ROUTED TO RIGHT REAR CORNER,
• 360° MOUNTING STRAP RECESSES.

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=281_303_305&products_id=1843

Note: I think the 10 gallon capacity is US gallons, your gallons may vary!

That looks like just what I was after and I think that would fit a book dimensional chassis. :) Price isn't so bad either!

[minicountryman1961]

That looks like just what I was after and I think that would fit a book dimensional chassis. :) Price isn't so bad either!

Please measure carefully to be sure, like I said, my chassis isn't book. This tank's width and length is book sized, but it is quite tall.

[jmh]

I have been looking into tanks and there are loads of different things to consider.

I have decided to go down the route of getting a custom one made.

I was introduced to a banger forum, where there seems to be loads of fabricators and they make some crazy water tanks (read that as very complicated) for their cars and due to the nature of what they do, they tend to do things at a reasonable price!

Will let you know how I get on :)