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*Weld fuel line fitting (1/4" npt) | *Weld fuel line fitting (1/4" npt) | ||
*Weld bottom and top onto fuel tank | *Weld bottom and top onto fuel tank | ||
*Screw in the filler cap | |||
*Leak test the tank | |||
**Take off filler cap, tape up top | |||
**Take off fuel barb, screw in air hose barb | |||
**Fill tank with 15 psi with compressor. | |||
**Pour soap solution on seams to determine air tightness | |||
**Weld over leak spots, iterate as necessary | |||
**As final step pr | |||
[[Category:Fabrication Procedures]] | [[Category:Fabrication Procedures]] | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 18 June 2011
- Cut 1/4"x4"x8*fuel tank with cold cut saw, band saw, or torch
- Clean edges, clean out inside of debris
- [2] Cut tank ends - 1/4"x4"x8" flats
- Spray paint pattern of filler cap on top tank closure
- Torch filler cap hole
- Drill screw holes for filler cap
- Fuel line is located at middle bottom of 8" face of tank - torch it out
- Cut a 1/4" fitting for fuel line
- Grind and ream all edges to be welded prior to welding
- Weld fuel line fitting (1/4" npt)
- Weld bottom and top onto fuel tank
- Screw in the filler cap
- Leak test the tank
- Take off filler cap, tape up top
- Take off fuel barb, screw in air hose barb
- Fill tank with 15 psi with compressor.
- Pour soap solution on seams to determine air tightness
- Weld over leak spots, iterate as necessary
- As final step pr