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Fuel Tank Design

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Jay's WWII Jeeps, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. Jay's WWII Jeeps

    Jay's WWII Jeeps Member

    I'm looking for help info on fuel tank designs. I'm building a Kubota MB, it will have a flat bottom tank like a cj5. Was wondering how to do the pick up. Would a port at rear edge center of tank be best?
    Thanks
    Jay
     
    Jay's WWII Jeeps, Nov 2, 2020
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  2. PieLut

    PieLut Member

    PieLut, Nov 3, 2020
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  3. Jay's WWII Jeeps

    Jay's WWII Jeeps Member

    Thanks. I will check your build and Boyd's out.
    Jay
     
    Jay's WWII Jeeps, Nov 3, 2020
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  4. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Like PieLut - the tanks I build use a top pickup with a tube to the bottom, usually close to the center of the tank. Another thing to consider is baffles in the tank to help hold the fuel in that area and minimize slosh effects on the pickup.

    I may look at an internal pump on the one I'm about to build, but the concepts are the same.

    Here is a list of places I've gotten parts from in the past...
    http://www.fueltankparts.com/home

    Products

    Universal Fuel Tanks - Universal Tank Accessories - Pickup Tubes - JustGasTanks.com

    https://rickstanks.com/product/weld-in/

    Fuel Tank Parts & Accessories

    Boyd Welding LLC — Custom Aluminum Diesel Fuel and Gas Tanks
     
    Warloch, Nov 3, 2020
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  5. fesser

    fesser Napa, CA 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Uh oh. I guess I better take the keys out of my Kubota at night. I have seen how fast you can load your trailer.
     
    fesser, Nov 6, 2020
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