A “D” shaped foam filled 6.2 gallon capacity fuel tank to fit in the spare wheel well and have enough room beside it to fit a petrol swirl pot and low pressure fuel pump for fuel injected systems. Body size: 480 Dia with 140 mm cut off to make the “D”, 200 mm height, 8 mm breather and fuel feed, 6 mm return from petrol swirl pot, filler and splash tray. Weight: 15 kg
FUEL TANK SPEC SHEET All AH Fabrications fuel tanks are made to the following specifications:
BODY CONSTRUCTION: Alloy sheet grade 5251 NS4 200-240 N/mm2 tensile strength. This is a marine and aircraft spec alloy chosen for high strength and resistant to corrosion. WELDING: 5356 Grade welding filler rods ( 5% mag ) used. FOAM FILLING: Safecrest explosion suppressant Foam Type 4 military spec MIL-F-87260A with life expectancy of over 25 years. TESTING: All fuel tanks are fully inspected and pressure tested to 4 P.S.I.
Using permissible in categories of historic cars, period from F to I, as to Annuary, CAP.II Regulation Historical Cars NS14, Chapter 5, "safety requirements", point 5.5.2
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