RB 240z Conversion

[datsun dave]

Thanks for the comments.

[datsun dave]

Got the alloy fuel tank back with the AN6 fittings welded in place so it going off to be powder coated matt black, also having some steel tank straps made up to hold it under the car and should be ready next week.

Just about see some light at the end of the LONG DARK tunnel.

[moggy240]

are you using 2 outlets or is the return the other side of the tank ?

[datsun dave]

Originally Posted by moggy240

are you using 2 outlets or is the return the other side of the tank ?

Yep 2 outlets return is on the face side of the tank.

[datsun dave]

So tested the fuel tank over night to see if there were any leaks,

Dont you just love Bluetack.

[datsun dave]

A big thank you to Mark Rayner for sorting out the head drain return into the sump,after beening let down again Mark helped me out by making the alloy stand off to give it some clearance from the block and Marks mate at work welded it all up.

Engine in very soon.

[datsun dave]

A few more bits sorted and fitted i made up a bracket for the facet fuel pumps and found a place for the surge tank to live, just got to find some room now for the main tank.

Also test fitted the spare wheel well cover so once its been powder coated it can be fitted.then the main tank can go in place as the cover will support 1/2 the weight.

[datsun dave]

Picked up some fuel tank straps that i had made up today,i am also going to have the alloy tank made a bit smaller in lenth so its going to fit in better and give the exhaust system some more room,

Found a new fabrication man quality work, quick turnaround and cheep as chips .

[900ss]

Originally Posted by datsun dave

... cheep as chips .

Talkin of which
What capacity is your tank ?
I found a similar lookin alloy tank under a van today, so may go the same way?

[datsun dave]

Originally Posted by 900ss

Talkin of which
What capacity is your tank ?
I found a similar lookin alloy tank under a van today, so may go the same way?

Size of alloy tank is 750mm x 480mm x 180mm sorry do not know the capacity ?.

[rhanagar]

Originally Posted by datsun dave

Size of alloy tank is 750mm x 480mm x 180mm sorry do not know the capacity ?.

About 65 litres to the brim

[datsun dave]

Originally Posted by rhanagar

About 65 litres to the brim

Thanks for that how does that compare with the standard size fuel tank ?

[rhanagar]

Dunno ... just went off your measurements

[datsun dave]

Just checked standard 240z fuel tank is a round 60 litres so my alloy tank at 65 litres was a good size to get and with removing the standard tank the spare wheel well i have found room for a 65 litre main tank a 4 litre surge tank x2 red top lifter pumps and x2 bosch 044 main feed pumps with all brackets and fuel lines and also allowed more room for the exhaust system.

[rhanagar]

Well done buddy. That works out as a standard 60 litre tank then with an effective 5 litre reserve. You using an aftermarket fuel guage/sender. I wonder if the depth of your new tank is the same as the old one you could use the old sender.