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Polyethylene permanent fuel tank modification
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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 455855" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>Problem as I see it will be achieving a good seal. Polyethylene and other polymers really expand and contract with temperature. Like when using Starboard or other super plastics, if using an 1/8" bolt or screw, they advise using a 1/4" hole, as that is how much potentially the material can move. </p><p></p><p>Don't know your specific layout, but I'd see if there was another orientation in which to mount it, else you might need to make some permanent structure on the deck above the fuel fill/vent - <strong><em>like a jump seat or electronics pod</em></strong> - that would protect that area and still allow you to use the OEM configuration.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 455855, member: 15636"] Problem as I see it will be achieving a good seal. Polyethylene and other polymers really expand and contract with temperature. Like when using Starboard or other super plastics, if using an 1/8" bolt or screw, they advise using a 1/4" hole, as that is how much potentially the material can move. Don't know your specific layout, but I'd see if there was another orientation in which to mount it, else you might need to make some permanent structure on the deck above the fuel fill/vent - [b][i]like a jump seat or electronics pod[/i][/b] - that would protect that area and still allow you to use the OEM configuration. [/QUOTE]
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