by jdgleitz » Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:56 pm
I am building the fuel tank per the Classic plans, welding .090 5052 aluminum. I was unable to bend the 1/2 inch lip on top of the pan using a hand operated brake, I have cut a new piece for the pan and will take it to a company with a power brake. Just thought that might be of interest to those using the thicker aluminum.
I am planning on moving the filler to the side which brings up questions concerning the vent. I am wondering if it would work to use the plans type cap and vent located to the side of the tank. I think the venting would be adequate since the fuel is free to move through the cutouts at the bottom of the baffle, but perhaps someone knows better. Also I was wondering if fuel would more likely vent overboard if parked on a slope. Lastly, if I did place the vent in the center, could I use aluminum tube welded to an AN fitting which would screw int a welding flange, or would it be better to leave the center filler cap and vent, in addition to a side located filler?
Any input appreciated
JD
I am building the fuel tank per the Classic plans, welding .090 5052 aluminum. I was unable to bend the 1/2 inch lip on top of the pan using a hand operated brake, I have cut a new piece for the pan and will take it to a company with a power brake. Just thought that might be of interest to those using the thicker aluminum.
I am planning on moving the filler to the side which brings up questions concerning the vent. I am wondering if it would work to use the plans type cap and vent located to the side of the tank. I think the venting would be adequate since the fuel is free to move through the cutouts at the bottom of the baffle, but perhaps someone knows better. Also I was wondering if fuel would more likely vent overboard if parked on a slope. Lastly, if I did place the vent in the center, could I use aluminum tube welded to an AN fitting which would screw int a welding flange, or would it be better to leave the center filler cap and vent, in addition to a side located filler?
Any input appreciated
JD