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long range tank sierra
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:18 pm
by christover1
fitting the tank this way for better clearance, more central weight distribution, better departure angle, and extra fuel is just a bonus. hoping it doesnt lift my c.o.g too much. its from a nissan 260C, christipover.
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:41 pm
by N*A*M
sweet!
so to fit the tank there, you only need to extend the soft lines to reach the new position and mount the filler mouth right?
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:47 pm
by bigsteve
Only really an option for LWB though
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:26 pm
by christover1
N*A*M wrote:sweet!
so to fit the tank there, you only need to extend the soft lines to reach the new position and mount the filler mouth right?
thats about all, yes. tho I mis-measured, had to beat the wheel arches a little. its held down with straps to the floor, as in original vehicle.. It would work for a swb, but lack of storage may be an issue. christover
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:37 pm
by N*A*M
so any carby tank witha decent pump would be sufficient?
i've wandered around the wreckers measureing tanks but i haven't found anything that is good. that long one looks cool though.
wonder if i cant find one small enough to fit under the passenger seat?
my tank is bashed pretty badly now. probably lost about 5-10L of space. i also want the room to stretch the wb. this zook is fully budget now so something cheap is the go.
can you get me some measurements of that tank chris? thanks
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 7:47 pm
by christover1
$36 from pick a part, $20 extra if want sender
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 7:50 pm
by christover1
christover1 wrote:thats about all, yes. tho I mis-measured, had to beat the wheel arches a little. christover
my home made roof stopped me from moving tank foreward, a normal zook may not be a prob, christover
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:57 am
by ZOOK60
how much fuel does the new tank hold
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 12:44 pm
by christover1
jake lawson wrote:how much fuel does the new tank hold
approximately 60 litres, just by rough measurements.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:17 pm
by greg
christover1 wrote:jake lawson wrote:how much fuel does the new tank hold
approximately 60 litres, just by rough measurements.
i estimate 76.5L - without considering the position of the filler hose.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:21 pm
by N*A*M
funny, i got 60.84L based on those measurements
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:26 pm
by greg
i made a mistake... now i estimate 68.4L approx
regardless - it will be a lot of fuel
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:27 pm
by greg
N*A*M wrote:funny, i got 60.84L based on those measurements
you have missed the slanted area NAM... 60.4 is the rectangle - you have missed the triangle at the end
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:31 pm
by N*A*M
it's 2 against 1 greg
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:35 pm
by N*A*M
a = 325 * 225 = 73125
b = (325 - 260) * 225 = 14625
total prism area = a - b = 58500
total volume = 58500 * 1040 = 60840000 cubic mm = 60.84L
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:44 pm
by greg
interesting...
I did both volumes and added them together...
square volume
260 x 225 x 1040 = 60840000
triangle volume
((325 - 260) x 225 x 1040) / 2 = 7605000
Total Volume = sqare volume + triangle volume = 68445000
= 68.445L
Found the problem - you're area b needs to be halved because it is a triangle - not a rectangle...
You and Chris both fail and can both go back to the 2nd grade
(finally got to use that emoticon)...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:49 pm
by N*A*M
shite! i've been owned in nerdlinger stuff
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:52 pm
by grimbo
NERDS 
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 5:17 pm
by bigsteve
I second that
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:33 am
by christover1