Re: JPOR: Fuel Cells (revisited)

["Michael C. Knorr" <michaelknorr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ben,
The rust comes from the inside not outside. My tank rusted on the inside from sitting to
much in one year. I got mine coated at Tank Renu it was like $165 the tank was around
$250 - $300 but to be honest that was so long ago I don't really remember. When they
coated it they added a steel sump the old one was plastic and would have melted when they
coated it. Thats why the few extra bucks for stainless may not be bad. He can build
whatever you want. He could put anything on it you get the parts he does the welding. You
do the design pretty much too. I had mine built to around 23.5 gallons with one big
baffle splitting the tank in two. I haven't noticed alot of sloshing. Call me and I can
get you in touch with him. If you don't have my number email me privately.
Mike

Ben Bargabus wrote:

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> > Why don't you just have a custom tank built that will mount in the bed. You can add
> > as much baffleing as you want.
>
> I was hoping to get some extra security in the process (since the fuel
> will be riding with me I wanted things like reed valves on the vents in
> case I go rubber side up) but I'm getting so frustrated (and Moab is
> approaching quickly) that I may go that route.
>
> > Chances are you can even use your existing sending
> > unit and in tank fuel pump.
>
> That'd make the gauge issue easy.  I'm not a big fan of intank pumps
> though.
>
> > Along with building a small slosh tank in the tank so
> > it will always have fuel.
>
> Did he build the little slosh area or did you use a plastic one out of a
> stock tank?
>
> > I had this done but mounted it in the same spot as the
> > stock tank. I can get you in touch with the guy that built mine.
>
> That sounds cool.
>
> > If you wanted he
> > could even do it out of stainless if your feeling rich.
>
> I don't need stainless, It'll be in the desert so rust isn't a problem
> and I'll have it covered with carpet so I don't care about appearance.
> Speaking of prices though, how much did your's run (if you don't mind me
> asking), I'd like a ballpark figure of what I'm in for.
>
> Later,
> Ben.
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