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southernford246

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fuel tanks
« on: December 25, 2008, 09:34:34 PM »
what is a good size fuel tank?

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2008, 09:53:56 PM »
What motor are you running?

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2008, 10:04:17 PM »
06 busa

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2008, 04:27:39 AM »
Welcome to the board Southernford;  How far of a range do you want, and what type of terrain?  I am confident some of the Busa folks here can help you figure it out.
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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2008, 05:01:52 AM »
I don't run a busa, I run thirsty 3cyl 2 strokes IMHO I'd say nothing less that 7 gallons, anything smaller it seems your always going back to camp for fuel...Welcome to the site BTW

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2008, 05:04:31 AM »
 If you are making a fuel tank don't put any fittings on the bottom.
A failure in a hose or hose clamp will empty the entire tank in your garage or trailer.
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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2008, 08:16:56 AM »
thanks guy
my range im looking for is far as posible
mild terrain also paved roads

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2008, 08:34:45 AM »
I guess then I'd build the biggest tank that would fit 8)
I wasn't being smart, but I build my own tanks from scratch...Put the bungs close to the bottom of the tank so if the hose/clamp fails it is an easy fix...not tearing the tank down to get the pick up hose out :(

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2008, 09:06:05 AM »
i know im making my own fuel slump in the middle at the bottom but im using a hard line from the tank to by the motor then i am using braided steel line to the motor from that point

do you think that will work good?

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2008, 09:13:11 AM »
Here are some of my custom Tanks Ive built. They are about 4.5 to 6 Gal and I seem to run out sooner than Id like.

I agree with some posts above... As big as the buggy will allow.














« Last Edit: December 26, 2008, 09:34:22 AM by Doug Heim »

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2008, 09:19:21 AM »
I always put the pick up at the lowest point of tha tank to get out as much fuel as possible, without picking up all the crap that ends up at the bottom.
Hard lines tend to stress and crack from vibration, You might consider all braided with a few grounding straps, safety 1st, Some of the stuff I left out of the 1st post is baffling to keep fuel slosh down, filler neck breathers, roll over valves...so the fuel doesn't all run out all over you if you put it on the roof...And of course the fuel tank foam...This pretty much eliminates all fuel slosh...

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2008, 09:24:41 AM »
i think i can fit one that is 22.5 gallons thats a big tank

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2008, 09:32:31 AM »
i think i can fit one that is 22.5 gallons thats a big tank

That is a big tank!  That would give you well over a 500 mile range.  Full, the fuel would weigh around 180 pounds.  For myself I would use a maximum size around 10-12 gallons, unless you run way out in the wilderness, or dessert.

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #13 on: December 26, 2008, 09:40:58 AM »
Good point Engineer,
Kinda touph to dial in the suspension for that weight, like driving solo in a 2 seater

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Re: fuel tanks
« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2008, 09:51:39 AM »
ya i fogot to add the thickness of the metal so its goin to be lower than that.


what is the weight of a gallon of gas?

 

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