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Finished FUEL CELL yesterday...


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Bought car from guy who dropped gas tank because it was rusted, and had this fuel cell in the hatch, but he never installed it..Me and my stepdad finally tackled it yesterday, and soon we will try to crank the car up..Still finishing up engine rebuild..We welded a square bracket out of square tubing, and put angle iron on top of tubing to keep tank from moving any direction...Welded the brace to the body of the car..Used the factory cargo strap and it worked nicely, but we also added 2 rachet straps to keep tank held to the brace....Installed the Walbro 255 pump on the body itself and rewired it to a toggle switch...Putting in a vent line next of course...

 

Questions, concerns, or criticism welcome...I know the welds arent pretty, but they will do the job for sure...

 

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If I was you I would make some permanent straps out of metal to hold the fuel cell. Another thing I notice is that you drilled two holes for the soft fuel lines, you probably want to take some steps to make sure that the metal doesn't rub on the hose or it could in time cut through it and cause you some serious problems. Finally I'd suggest you make some sort of guard for the pump and its associated wiring. The way it was oem the tank would protect the pump and its connections from water etc, the way it is now its open to the elements.

 

Otherwise dude, I'm all for diy projects and solving problems with what you have so good job and keep it up : )

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Been said but,

AN fittings on the pressure side

AN bulkhead fittings through the floor, or at least grommets in the metal... that's scary.

Use the stock fuel pump wiring so the ECU can turn fuel off and on and avoid a fuel fountain if god forbid, you crash.

 

Ever think of cutting the floor and sinking it down to lower the weight?

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Go back to a stock tank. I wish I hadnt gone to a cell. Its been a royal PIA ever since. However, if your going to keep it like that its not safe. Make proper straps and get your lines right. I built this cover for mine that screws down with a gasket around the lid to keep all fumes ect. out of the cabin. Use grommets where you go through the metal, it will cut the lines eventually.

 

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