Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > Beginners
 Fuel tank >

Fuel tank

Community
Search
Notices
Beginners Beginners in RC start here for help.

Fuel tank

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-22-2007 | 10:01 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: new ipswich, NH
Default Fuel tank

I want to put foam around my fuel tank to prevent bubbles or foaming. The fuel tank sits in a former and theres no room for the foam. I'm using one of those fuel clunks thats suppose to prevent bubbles or foam.
Its on a hanger 9 xtra easy rtf .
Any suggestions.
Thanks
Old 02-22-2007 | 10:10 PM
  #2  
My Feedback: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,857
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Chesterfield, MO
Default RE: Fuel tank

If the tank is the same size as the hole in the fuselage former, then it's difficult to get any foam between the former and the tank (obviously as you have stated). Generally, I just don't use any foam at all in this situation. There is much concern expressed about fuel foaming and in my experience have not found fuel foaming to be that much of a problem. So what I am saying is even though I understand your question, I would avoid hacking out the former just to add foam. What problem are you trying to solve? Is your engine running poorly, etc.? If you are seeing bubbles in the fuel line, for example, the problem could be a hole in the tubing. This is a more common problem than foaming.
Old 02-23-2007 | 01:20 AM
  #3  
andrew66's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,057
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Brandon, MB, CANADA
Default RE: Fuel tank

if the tank is touching the former on the sides or top, then i would cut out a small section and put some foam there. this is to ensure that vibration from the engine doesnt eventually wear a hole in the side or top of the tank. in my first plane (LT-25) i only put foam (a thin sheet b/c of clearance issues) underneath the tank, and had no problems whatsoever.
Old 02-23-2007 | 11:32 AM
  #4  
MinnFlyer's Avatar
Senior Member
My Feedback: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 28,519
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
From: Willmar, MN
Default RE: Fuel tank

If you are not having a problem with foaming, don't worry about it.

As they say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
Old 02-23-2007 | 01:17 PM
  #5  
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 7,816
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
From: Upplands Vasby, SWEDEN
Default RE: Fuel tank

Hi!
Agree! If there is no problem... why do anything...?
You say that you use a tank that should prevent foaming...The only tank that automaticly prevents fuel foaming is the Tettra "Bubbleless" tank. No other R/C tank will prevent fuel foaming without you putting foam around it.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.