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==Current Design== | |||
The current design includes a welded steel fuel tank with fuel capacity of 1.6 Gallons: | The current design includes a welded steel fuel tank with fuel capacity of 1.6 Gallons: | ||
:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki> | :: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki> | ||
::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]] | |||
==Off The Shelf fuel tank== | |||
SurplusCenter.com sells a 5.5 gallon "off the shelf" fuel tank for $40: | SurplusCenter.com sells a 5.5 gallon "off the shelf" fuel tank for $40: | ||
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::Item# 28-1756 | ::Item# 28-1756 | ||
Based on the given dimensions, I jammed together a Sketchup model and fit it into the Power Cube: | Based on the given dimensions, I jammed together a Sketchup model and fit it into the Power Cube: | ||
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It could work, though we'd have to work out redirection of exhaust and mounting. | It could work, though we'd have to work out redirection of exhaust and mounting. | ||
Update: This fuel tank is no longer for sale. | |||
Revision as of 12:17, 5 December 2011
Current Design
The current design includes a welded steel fuel tank with fuel capacity of 1.6 Gallons:
- (3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal
Off The Shelf fuel tank
SurplusCenter.com sells a 5.5 gallon "off the shelf" fuel tank for $40:
- Item# 28-1756
Based on the given dimensions, I jammed together a Sketchup model and fit it into the Power Cube:
It could work, though we'd have to work out redirection of exhaust and mounting.
Update: This fuel tank is no longer for sale.