auxilary fuel tank

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auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 01:36

has any one made a auxilary fuel tank from parts from hardware/auto store, for checking carbs, engine, etc. while gas tank is off..Pete

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22 Jul 2012 02:00

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I work at a body shop and we use plastic paint cups that thread on the top of a gun, has a snap on lid and i just threaded a barbed fitting into one. You can also use a lawnmower tank they also work great.

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Re: auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 02:35

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how do you hook up the 2 fuel lines to the cap?

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Re: auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 10:03

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I dont, if you need two lines run a t. Theres no petcock so plug the vaccuum line if you got one.or if your crafty build a tank stand and extend hoses

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Re: auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 10:21 - 22 Jul 2012 10:22

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I made my own from a coolant overflow tank I got at O'Riellys for $10. I added a cutoff valve for lawnmowers, a filter and some spare 1/4'' hose I already had on hand.

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Re: auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 10:27

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I just use the Bike Tank, set it up high enough for the fuel to flow. Get some clear line from Lowes or Home Depot. Use another filter as a Quick connect so you don't have to take anything else off. If its a vacuum petcock, plug the vacuum line, and when needed turn the valve to Prime. Thats how I do it, then you are running and tuning on your current tank of fuel.

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22 Jul 2012 11:01

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i use a 2L soda bottle and a tire valve stem

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Re: auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 13:03

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Old lawnmower tanks have been common for years

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22 Jul 2012 13:32

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wireman wrote: Old lawnmower tanks have been common for years

I have such one made in plastic, save me worries about rust forming.

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Re: auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 15:29

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AtLarge wrote: I made my own from a coolant overflow tank I got at O'Riellys for $10. I added a cutoff valve for lawnmowers, a filter and some spare 1/4'' hose I already had on hand.

That's the same one I use, but I used the tap that would be in the upper right corner of the box as in the photo. That way I don't need a valve. The gas is "on" when you hang the box from the hanging tabs, and to shut the fuel off, you just tilt the box as shown and set it down... automatic shutoff by gravity.

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Re: auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 16:21

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good ideas, I"ll have to hit the local lawnmower shop, & se what they can hook me up with...pete

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Re: auxilary fuel tank

22 Jul 2012 18:26

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And here I was hoping for discussion about a permanent aux tank to extend range.

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