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Old 10-17-2002 | 04:07 PM
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thojo
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Default Mounting tanks on profile fuses

There seem to be at least 2 schools of thought on the location of fuel tanks on the profile fuses, either right muffler side, or on the left side.

Seems like mounting the tanks on the muffler side would:

1) Give a bit extra protection from prop strikes and mid-airs due to the cylinder and muffler blocking the front of the tank

2) Bring the tank closer to the centerline of the engine

3) Disadvantage - Possibility of burning a hole in the tank if it dislodges and moves forward.

Mounting on the left side would make it more vunerable to prop strikes, mid-air damage, but less likely to be burnt by the muffler

Which do you prefer?