How should I secure fuel tank?
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How should I secure fuel tank?
On the sundowner 50 theres no specified way to mount the tank. Iwrapped the whole thing in 1/4 in foam and just threw a velcro strap around it. It seems to hold ok but the center line of the tank is about 3/4 of an inch below the carb. Isthere anything I can do with this?
Thanks,
Erik
oh and its a non pumped OS 91 surpass
Thanks,
Erik
oh and its a non pumped OS 91 surpass
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RE: How should I secure fuel tank?
The Velcro should be fine. I might add second strap just to be safe. I wouldn't worry about the tank height. It will likely run just fine.
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RE: How should I secure fuel tank?
Thanks guys. When I put the canopy on it holds the tank in pretty tight with the foam. The quick balance check shows its not that far off. So we'll see what happens when I get everything together. But back to work tomorrow. hopefully Ill have the strength to keep goin.
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RE: How should I secure fuel tank?
if i can get a Velcro strap at the back of the tank i will.but most of my tanks are held in place with the foam and i never have had them come loose.the canopy is not a good thing to hold a fuel tank in place with if it is plastic.they tend to vibrate loose and if you use screws with pressure constantly against them the screws will cause stress cracks.
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RE: How should I secure fuel tank?
If you look in the manual, they show a piece of scrap balsa or hardwood glued behind the fuel tank to hold it in place. This method works very well.