New Build thread

[robo]

Another decent paint for mechanical items is the engine enamel from frost. It sprays ok and has a decent heat range. Its also a lot more chip resistant than hammerite. ok on brake calipers etc

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-pa...int-473ml.html

Bob

[K4KEV]

Dug my half built tank out the other day to forge on with that while I am waiting for my prop and crank to be done, so out came the tig and I hope to have it finished by tomorrow......cocked up on my fuel pipes tho cos I routed them thinking I was going to the tank from the bottom only to realize yesterday that I will be utilizing the 200sx's pump and sender assembly, which has entry and return built into the top.....bugger....anyway it gave me a chance to upgrade my fuel pump to a Walbro 255 which is smaller than the stock item yet delivers higher volume/pressure.
anyway here is where I am at with the tank
built in surge tank where the fuel pump sock will sit

view down to the central baffle plate

one end of the tank tigged on

[K4KEV]

bit more of the tank done tonight ....it is now fully welded apart from the vent and fill pipes, also managed to cut out hole for sender/pump assembly
good old fashioned chain drilling

nearly done now

[K4KEV]

Moved on to the sender/pump assembly yesterday ....it needed to be lengthened by around 6" twisted and angled to be able to put the filter sock into the surge tank so I cut the mounting frame in the middle and fabricated an aluminium extension piece to facilitate all of the above. the Walbro pump was a little slack when mounted so a clamp was altered to help make it a lot more solid
Here is a picture of it sitting as it would be if it were inside the tank.

[K4KEV]

Have decided to mount the tank on with rubber bobbin type mounts rather than the typical straps ....had some lying around so it seemed a shame not to use them
tank protectors made from rubber hose

upper tank mount (bobbin) tank bracket not welded on yet

lower tank mount

[Old Jag Guy]

Good evening! Well, if I can use a U.K. saying..."spot on",Kev!! Your updates are always inspiring! How many gallon capacity is that? I have started my "build", and will be posting pictures soon. Don

[K4KEV]

Hi Don...capacity is close to 12 uk gallons or around 54 litres.....it might be overkill but at least it will put some weight onto the back wheels when full and I won't be gauge watching and worrying where the next gas station is

[K4KEV]

Well I managed to complete my fuel tank yesterday.....all that is left to do on that is test for leaks, so it will be out with the brush and soapy water today and a little compressed air.....mountings have all welded nice and accurate in terms of fitment and it is nice and solid, did not think it would take the time that it has to completely finish it.
I am hoping to get my propshaft over the next day or two so gearbox fitment will be the next order of the day which will give me time to work on clutch slave cylinder mounting (which is going to be tight)
here is a few pics of the completed tank
Fill pipe welded on complete with anti syphon shield inside


fill pipe and vent


pump sender assembly fitted


tank fitted but will remove for leak tests

[robo]

Kin brilliant. 12 gallons is not overkill because you have the choice to run it low for a track day if you want. Certainly on a run you will be grateful of the capacity. The only change I would make to the tank is baffles or explosafe.

bob

[K4KEV]

Originally Posted by robo

Kin brilliant. 12 gallons is not overkill because you have the choice to run it low for a track day if you want. Certainly on a run you will be grateful of the capacity. The only change I would make to the tank is baffles or explosafe.

bob

Bob....It does have a just off centre full size baffle but the explosafe foam/sponge would render the fuel gauge inoperable meaning I would have to use some kind of external clear pipe like an oil catch can.....can't be ar*ed to do that.