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 4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
22nd May, 2007 at 06:12:54pm
Has anyone got any pictures or know of baffles in a fuel tank.
On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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 12307 Posts Member #: 565 Carlos Fandango Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex |
22nd May, 2007 at 07:04:35pm
I know in locost tanks thy just have a few (2 or 3 i think) ally sheets welded inside with a small triangle an inch or so cot off each corner. On 28th Aug, 2011 Kean said:
At the risk of being sigged... Joe, do you have a photo of your tool? http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...9064&lastpost=1 https://joe1977.imgbb.com/ |
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 6965 Posts Member #: 507 Fastest A Series Mini in the World leeds/wakefield. |
22nd May, 2007 at 07:22:34pm
On 22nd of May, 2007 at 06:12pm butterpoppy said:
Has anyone got any pictures or know of baffles in a fuel tank. Considering making one...just don't know whats involved with the inners. are you a profesional tig welder, if the answer is no then forget about welding an alloy cell. carl |
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
22nd May, 2007 at 07:26:53pm
Yes...sheetmetal by trade fastcarl. Abit rusty at tig....but not a problem On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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3593 Posts Member #: 655 Post Whore Northern Ireland |
22nd May, 2007 at 08:27:18pm
Some tanks use an internal collector with trapdoors....
9.85 @ 145mph
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 9321 Posts Member #: 59 First mini turbo to get in the 12's & site perv Herefordshire |
22nd May, 2007 at 11:28:01pm
my one has a sump at the bottom that pokes out of the boot floor, the rest of it is filled with foam that will aparently do the trick |
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
23rd May, 2007 at 09:02:51am
sounds good, how much does the sump hold? approx 1-2 ltrs??? On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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9321 Posts Member #: 59 First mini turbo to get in the 12's & site perv Herefordshire |
23rd May, 2007 at 04:13:32pm
mine sump is tiny
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Site Admin  8506 Posts Member #: 16 Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do! Near Lincoln |
23rd May, 2007 at 04:47:27pm
Mine's a brise one and it just has foam in it. worked ok for the mig's so its staying in mine! lol! |
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
23rd May, 2007 at 05:26:56pm
spoilsport iain!!!
On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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3593 Posts Member #: 655 Post Whore Northern Ireland |
23rd May, 2007 at 06:10:34pm
Build ths sump as big as it needs to be.,....
9.85 @ 145mph
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
23rd May, 2007 at 06:51:44pm
good tip stevie...will do some drawings and post them for people to comment on :) On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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 4559 Posts Member #: 786 Post Whore Bermingum |
23rd May, 2007 at 07:31:47pm
Hi,
VEMs Authorised Installer / Re-seller. K head kits now available!
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
24th May, 2007 at 07:08:37pm
Nice one Bat....I think about 20-25 litre tank I need. On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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 1840 Posts Member #: 54 Post Whore nr coventry |
24th May, 2007 at 09:46:52pm
can you buy the foam for ally tanks to replace crap stuff! or is an injectable stuff? SKYLINES ARE LIKE CLITS, EVERY FLANGE SEEMS TO HAVE ONE: see this sticker on my silvia
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
24th May, 2007 at 10:59:39pm
valid point clubminiflip....is the foam anything special? On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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1840 Posts Member #: 54 Post Whore nr coventry |
24th May, 2007 at 11:12:17pm
i hope its the same as what you can buy in a spray can from b&q to seal gaps around doors hehe SKYLINES ARE LIKE CLITS, EVERY FLANGE SEEMS TO HAVE ONE: see this sticker on my silvia
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4559 Posts Member #: 786 Post Whore Bermingum |
24th May, 2007 at 11:31:33pm
Hi,
VEMs Authorised Installer / Re-seller. K head kits now available!
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3593 Posts Member #: 655 Post Whore Northern Ireland |
25th May, 2007 at 02:09:47am
My tank also uses foam...but unless the tank is designed with suitable openeings, its not a replaceable item.
9.85 @ 145mph
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
25th May, 2007 at 07:00:35pm
Good find Bat....didn't think foam would be available that easily! :) On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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 2514 Posts Member #: 1217 I like nice quiet girly Minis Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
27th May, 2007 at 06:58:46pm
Jason ..... tanks ciould be a good side line for you!!!
Every day is a school day ...........
On 27th of Sep, 2007 at 12:45pm Jimster said:
why do you you think I got a girlfriend with small hands? |
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
28th May, 2007 at 04:19:20pm
Nice idea Roger, but not enough time in the day at the moment. Could be on the cards in the future. Got to knuckle down & do my car. :) On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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