New Build thread

[K4KEV]

well the way I look at it is....I don't have to fill it up full but if I was going out on a jolly I don't want to be gauge watching after 100miles and I'm not too worried about the weight issue as I'm a FB at nearly 19 stone (and yes I do still fit) and if it is really that bad.... well I just make another one... but I really do not think it will be an issue...just have to wait and see

[K4KEV]

Managed to construct a suitable sheetmetal folder to help fabricate my hefty fuel tank.....as usual I scavenge my garden,trailer,loft for bits to use....5mm angle iron came from the top of my old trailer, clamp from an old defunkt piece of t shape metal from a auto garage door closer and the handle is from a triple gang mower (one of the gang hangers) so after I put it all together to represent a folder and have now started with my tank although I will have to wait a bit now till I decide how to incorporate a sender unit to measure the vertical drop in the deepest part of the tank along with baffles.

[ozzy1]

Looks good,cant wait to see it finished.
Just a thought; if you build a small swirl pot into the bottom you wouldnt need to baffle it.

[K4KEV]

Hi oz...putting a swirlpot /sump in anyway as my engines a turbo... the baffles will be to reduce slosh and help keep the centre of gravity of the tank from large deflections to the left or right helping to reduce the chances of the back end wanting to let loose

[spud69]

Originally Posted by K4KEV

Hi oz...putting a swirlpot /sump in anyway as my engines a turbo... the baffles will be to reduce slosh and help keep the centre of gravity of the tank from large deflections to the left or right helping to reduce the chances of the back end wanting to let loose

That's looking real good Kevin, just what the roadster needs.

Shall have to come through for a butchers when i get chance.

Andrew

[K4KEV]

yep..you know your'e always welcome for a biccy & a cuppa

[sven8t4]

Wow Kev that looks brilliant.....what sort of capacity is it?

Sven