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synolimit 10-03-2013 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370 (Post 2515133)
and like i said the tank is semi magentic so the pul strength of the magnet could be only half of its actual strength.

I think you're wrong. Its galvanized steel. I just used my very small tool/bolt pic up magnet on the out side of the tank. Even with the black coating it has an extremely strong pull to get it to break loose.

luigi90210 10-03-2013 03:20 PM

Isn't there a baffled tank you can buy?

I heard from a friend that there was a fix but it costs like $1400

synolimit 10-03-2013 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210 (Post 2515185)
Isn't there a baffled tank you can buy?

I heard from a friend that there was a fix but it costs like $1400

You can buy blue prints for one.

Doesn't everyone want a $20 easy fix within 20 minutes!?? Jesus.

luigi90210 10-03-2013 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit (Post 2515189)
You can buy blue prints for one.

Doesn't everyone want a $20 easy fix within 20 minutes!?? Jesus.

No need to snap bro, I was just saying I thought there was a baffled fuel tank you can buy.

Its pretty steep as well and unless you track your car all the time, it isn't worth it imo

1slow370 10-03-2013 03:48 PM

i'm just trying to point out somethings to help you out man chill, when the fuel sloshes back against it is there anyting to keep it from pushing the hinge back across the top of the tank like a baffle you can rest it against or something so that when the fuel sloshes back it doesn't just push the baffle down? the less force the magnet needs to have the cheaper it is, it's going to have to be a neodymium though so the fuel doesn't melt it.

synolimit 10-03-2013 03:58 PM

Lol I'm fine.

I don't think there would be anything to stop it. It is at an angle so it's not like fuel can hit it head on pushing with more force. I had 2 magnets planned but hell with 4 I don't think you'd get fuel to slide them very easy. What do you mean push it down? I don't think anything could break the connection but I could see with a weak magnet the door getting slide maybe to the drivers side when turning right.

1slow370 10-03-2013 04:13 PM

exactly its on an angle so when you turn right as the fuel sloshes against it the angle will turn the sideways force of the fuel into downward force pulling against the magnets. if you could make it so the top had a positive stop you could make the magnets easier, so when you go to put it in the tank you don't have to fight it trying to get it into place. if you have a postive stop or to use your analogy a door jam, on the top and bottom then the magnets only have to hold the weight of the moving door and your idea is easier to work with.

synolimit 10-03-2013 04:52 PM

I kinda see what you're saying but just don't think its enough. I don't think fuel will be that high on the tank to apply force. Like half way down you may have 5 gallons above pushing with 30lbs. But up top you may have 1 gallon with 6lbs of force. Two of these have over 60lbs of strength. I might do 4 for over 120lbs. There just to strong for a liquid force I think. 4 are $28. I'll just buy them now and play around.

Rusty 10-03-2013 09:45 PM

Nice idea. Now next question. How wide is it? Because it would have to fit through a hole about 4.5" in diameter. It would be easier to go through the hole on the drivers side. Just unplug the sending unit on top and remove the sending unit. On the fuel pump side. You have fuel hoses that you have to unplug inside the tank. If you got big mitts. It's hard. Belieive me.

synolimit 10-03-2013 10:03 PM

Hey whatever side works. You're going to need long arms though to stick it to the passenger side on the other side of the hump through coming from the drivers side. If one piece is to big I was thinking about 2 pieces maybe and just bolting it together in the tank.

1slow370 10-04-2013 01:08 AM

the hole is 4.375"

synolimit 10-04-2013 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370 (Post 2515713)
the hole is 4.375"

Phunk needs to measure the tank now top to the top of saddle :happydance:


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