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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: mark eisenhut on November 17, 2006, 05:56:18 AM

Title: fuel tank ?
Post by: mark eisenhut on November 17, 2006, 05:56:18 AM

hi, i just got 6 perfect brand fuel tanks 3 1/2 oz. problem is fuel feed comes out the top. never noticed tell now when i went to put one on a plane does this mean i have to mount the tank on the inboard side or will they work coming out the top with out muffler pressure. or do i have 6 pieces of crap?
thanks
mark eisenhut ???

Title: Re: fuel tank ?
Post by: Jim Thomerson on November 17, 2006, 08:08:52 AM

I like the Perfect tanks, but I would never use one without popping the back off and re plumbing it to my specifications.  the quality control of where the tubes go inside is not the highest, and the tubes are brass which can rot away on you.  I get the back off by setting the tank on a stove burner and using two pairs of pliers to separate the back from the rest when it is hot enough.  Usually put the back on in reverse fashion.

Title: Re: fuel tank ?
Post by: mark eisenhut on November 17, 2006, 03:07:32 PM

but will the tank work with the supply coming out the top?
thanks
mark eisenhut

Title: Re: fuel tank ?
Post by: Tom Perry on November 17, 2006, 03:17:56 PM

Liquid always seeks its own level.  It is not important where it comes out, what is important it where the pickup is.

Title: Re: fuel tank ?
Post by: mark eisenhut on November 19, 2006, 07:44:41 PM

thank you for the information.
mark eisenhut