biknut
Well-Known Member
No, it only goes thru the inner cap. it doesn't need to go thru the outter cap because that cap is already open to the atmosphere.
Custom fuel tank made from a camp fuel bottle
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No, it only goes thru the inner cap. it doesn't need to go thru the outter cap because that cap is already open to the atmosphere.
Well it only took 2 yrs but I finally built mine.
I love it everything seems very secure .
For the vented gas cap i did something slightly different and it seems to be working ok. Its tough to explain maybe when I build the second tank I will take some pictures.
What did you use to make the "t" with the 2 fuel lines?
I love it everything seems very secure .
For the vented gas cap i did something slightly different and it seems to be working ok. Its tough to explain maybe when I build the second tank I will take some pictures.
What did you use to make the "t" with the 2 fuel lines?
biknut
Well-Known Member
I found a 1/4" SS metal Tee at a a/c supply house that I think is used in drink machines. I'm pretty sure you can find something like it at a auto supply.
happycheapskate
New Member
Mower shops sell weedeater vent-caps that fit in the little fuel lines (1/8" I think, like for weedeaters).
I had a faulty gas tank on a brush mower, so I made my own gas tank from a stainless steel bike bottle, a 1/4" double barb coupler, the red handle-bar clip bike bottle holder, a little piece of weeder fuel line through the plastic bottle cap, and a vent cap pushed into the line. They might even give you one off a busted weedeater if they let you look in their trash.
Mine doesn't have the fuel shutoff because the original tank didn't have one. It works fine with the mower, and makes refueling easier because the gas can isn't near the engine when pouring.
I had a faulty gas tank on a brush mower, so I made my own gas tank from a stainless steel bike bottle, a 1/4" double barb coupler, the red handle-bar clip bike bottle holder, a little piece of weeder fuel line through the plastic bottle cap, and a vent cap pushed into the line. They might even give you one off a busted weedeater if they let you look in their trash.
Mine doesn't have the fuel shutoff because the original tank didn't have one. It works fine with the mower, and makes refueling easier because the gas can isn't near the engine when pouring.
happycheapskate
New Member
If your motor uses weedeater line, you can make a fuel tank out of many things with a kit like this. I made one for a gas leaf blower that had a tiny tank and busted fuel cap. Now I have a 1qt tank I can see the gas in.
Echo brand grommet and fuel line system kit
happycheapskate
New Member
Motorcycle shops should have stainless steel fuel T-connectors.
The brass ones from the hardware store should be fine though. I use them. Much cheaper, too. http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p1231.../cycle-standard-1-4-quot-hose-barb-tee-brass/ $5
The brass ones from the hardware store should be fine though. I use them. Much cheaper, too. http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p1231.../cycle-standard-1-4-quot-hose-barb-tee-brass/ $5
fastfingas
Member
,,,,Thats a great job you did on those tanks! I really like the idea of having your gas tank in the back and out of the way! with the tank in the back makes the bike look so much better............