I need to put another hole into our fuel tank...

[John316]

I know, it does sound dumb.

We need to put another couple of fittings on our tank, to replace the generator fuel lines, and also for our Oasis. How do we put holes into it and do it right. Is drilling and tapping the whole best? What about a plate that has the fitting one it? Cut the hole, and bolt the plate to the top of the tank...

I really need some ideas. All ideas are welcome.

I am also seeing the "silver lining." Our tank was wearing in some spots, and might have worn out compleatly eventually. So I am not ready to quit yet .  I am still a nut .

God bless,

John

[ttomas]

  Hi John,  I followed a pattern from Fred Hobes (sp) website. While it may or may not have been the best idea,  it worked fine. I drilled holes in the tank, made a plate to match, inserted tubing, fastened and sealed the plate and was on my way. My problem was not wanting to put the tubing to close to the bottom of the the tank. I ended up being able to run 400 miles +- and the gen set was out of fuel. We crisscross the country regularly and this was not the best set up.
   Finally, I put a 30 gallon aux. tank in the ac condenser compartment. Haven't run out of fuel yet.
FWIW now is the time to change your tank if it needs it. Surely you can find a used one somewhere.
ttomas

[trailblazer2]

 John ;
I just got through listing what you need! Look on the bulletin ,and you will find my 80 Gallon Aluminum tank. This will serve your purpose ,and give you a greater driving distance as well. Check her out and let me hear from you. I'll even send a photo,if needed.
Bill

[John316]

Ttomas, thanks for the idea. I had been thinking about something like that. Makes sense. We will see if we do need to replace the tank...If so uggghh (even used would be pricey I am sure).

Bill, I saw the listing. The problem is we are already tight on space. We currently have 230 gal of fuel (including the aux tank). Thanks for the offer, though.

God bless,

John

[Sojourner]

About the size of pick-up tubing...never go over size such as 1/2" or even 3/8" unless the spec called for it. The bigger the pick-up the harder for fuel pump to suck it up unless you add a pump next to the tank and can lose it prime if near low fuel level while driving and braking to allow air in. Small line will limit most of the priming problem during stopping with low fuel and less fluid weight to suck.

Sojourn for Christ, Gerald

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi John,

I had a friend of mine machine a flange out of aluminum with 3/8" npt threads on both inside and outside

for pick up/return and supply/return lines.  The pics will explain it all.

Good Luck
Nick-

[Chopper Scott]

I think Nick just showed the best method I have yet to see. That's a pretty sweet way to do it. Later

[Airbag]

Another option if you can reach inside.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Russell/Russell-AN-Fast-Flow-Fuel-Cell-Fittings/747746/10002/-1

a finger strainer.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/fingstrainers.php

Flanges

http://www.southtownsllc.com/flanges1.html

Dome nut plates with o-ring

http://www.jim-gibson-co.com/nutplseloco1.html