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 Post subject: Tank for sale.
PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:20 pm 
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I search for a new or a very good serviceable T-18 fuel tank.
Keep me posted.
Thanks.

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 Post subject: Re: Tank for sale.
PostPosted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:32 am 
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Check with Mike and Richard first, see what they have going on in the way of tanks or parts.
If you can’t come up with something I can do one up.

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 Post subject: Re: Tank for sale.
PostPosted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:38 am 
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Thanks Lou.
Do you have the info about Mike.
For Richards I have is number.

Via my PM if you prefer.
Et voila'!!!

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:02 am 
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Both Richard and Mike's contact info is on the main page of the forum under "Our Suppliers"

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 Post subject: Re: Tank for sale.
PostPosted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:46 pm 
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Thanks.
I found the info and I send the e-mail to Mike.

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Rich Brazell
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:04 pm 
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If I had to do over my tank , I would make the larger tank like David Read did . I think his is 40 gallons ? No need for wing tanks , pumps , extra hoses etc . ;)

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 Post subject: Re: Tank for sale.
PostPosted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:04 pm 
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Rich.
I have a good idea.
I buy your standard fuel tank and after is the perfect timming for you to install the 40 gallons drum on your plane!

Deal or No Deal...

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Rich Brazell
 Post subject: Re: Tank for sale.
PostPosted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:22 pm 
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Thierry : My tank is staying right where it is . You have the perfect opportunity to upgrade from the standard tank to an extended range tank . I know Mike and Richard don't make the larger tank , but Lou ....? Lou is an outstanding welder ! This might be an area that does not infringe on Mike or Richard with regard to copyright laws . When I was building , I looked at the standard tank and thought there might be a way to increase the size of the tank ? David Read did that .

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:44 am 
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Bearing in mind, of course, that the Read Tank also requires a modern panel to free up the space for more fuel.


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Rich Brazell
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Dick : This is true , but I think Thierry is in a good position with the old tank out . Not sure what type avionics he had in the old panel , but now would be a good time for an upgrade in that area also if needed so he could install a larger tank . I just like the idea of a larger main tank as opposed to the wing/drop tanks . ;)

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James Grahn
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:50 pm 
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I do too. Depending on motor and prop selection, of course. The W n B could be a bit out of control for a big motor with CS.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:37 pm 
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I have a 0-320 engine. No prop at this time.
I have the possibility to install a CS prop but is heavy.
I have 3 different prop in my target.
-Cato
-Composite Sensenich
-Ed Sterba

40 gallons in the front... I have to check the W and B. Maybe to nose heavy???
I have to rebuilt all my wing centre section. Wet wings is not my best option. I like the external fuel tanks but the 5mph speed lost is my trouble.
I know is the time to take a decision and make some modification because when I finish this project I don't want in 2 years to re-open all the panel and install other stuff inside my T18!

What is the best way, stay with the original fuel design or....

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Rich Brazell
 Post subject: Re: Tank for sale.
PostPosted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:55 pm 
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Cubes is right . CS will add a butt load of weight to the nose , even with a composite CS.

Round numbers I found are...

Metal CS around 40 + pounds .

Metal fixed pitched 30 + pounds

AD prop 13 pounds .

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Lou
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:41 pm 
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If you want more fuel I think that a “Read tank” Is the way to go but 40 gal may be over shooting the mark by four to six gallons. Hold a standard 29 gallon tank in your hands, damn that’s a lot of gas.
If SOMEBODY wants to go to the trouble to start building more than one XL center tank then it would be a very good idea for you/us/Mr. Read to kick this around a bit and come up with a consensus on just what is the perfect size. Obviously David’s experience will be most valuable.

There is a lot of work that goes into building one of these things and it does nobody any good to have a bunch of different sizes of tanks floating around out there. A new tank pretty much means new tooling of some sort.


For me, sure I could use more range as I’m being lured deeper into the mid west for flying and BBQ but for now I’m focusing on less weight and less drag.


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:46 am 
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40 gallons is lot of weight. Around 240 pounds on the nose versus the standard 175 pounds.
Around 36 gallons is better for me.

I know I have no reason to full the 40 gallons tank each time I flew the plane but is lot of weight...
Ok guys wath is the best way to contact MR long range?

Merci!

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