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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2017, 18:31
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

Here’s the skinny on my tank build:
Template for the tank with cardboard then cut 3/8” exterior plywood to templates. I used stainless staples in an air gun to put the ply wood together, without...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2017, 07:47
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

My tank build is done and I will post some pics and details later, but I now have a question about installation. USCG A1 fuel line made of NBR/PVC is about $3+/ft, while I can buy SAE 30R7 premium...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-01-2017, 07:53
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

Material compatibility in Diesel...
I bought 1.5" filler neck from Summit racing ($15) and also bought the gasket ($4). BUT the gasket is Neoprene.
Doesn't Neoprene break down in fuel??
Can I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-01-2017, 17:56
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

YES!! thank you, thank you, thank you...

This is the exact one I found a few weeks ago, but didn't save. I was going crazy looking. Plastic-mart for a brass fitting.. go figure.

I owe you a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-01-2017, 17:05
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

I'm looking for a fitting to attach the supply and vent to the tank. Because this is FRP, I don't want to thread and NPT fitting into the tank. I want to use a bulkhead like fitting that has an...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-01-2017, 17:01
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

Bobfnbw, I can't fit this tank where I want to put mine. The biggest off the shelf tank that fits is only 13gal, while I'm going to have about 20 with my custom tank... plus I'm going to have it...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-01-2017, 16:26
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

I'm about to buy Vinylester resin, first time use of this compound... I've used PVA to aid surface cure before with polyester, but the supplier's web page says to use styrene wax. Can you use PVA...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-01-2017, 10:23
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

Thanks you guys! I just got off the phone with US composites and they said the 635 epoxy I have is not impervious to Diesel. They said you can build with it, but recommended coating the inside with...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-01-2017, 09:40
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

Is there any restrictions on how close a shore power connection is to a diesel fill deck fitting?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-01-2017, 15:19
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

Thanks, pdenton. I didn't know epoxy could be an issue chemically. I have over a half gallon of epoxy from US Composites on hand that I plan to use. So, I will call them to ensure no issue.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-01-2017, 07:51
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

thanks for the link Lepke. Yes, I've read that before and it talks to a wood construction just sealed with 20mil of epoxy barrier coat. I was going to do 3 layers of epoxy/glass and would have...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-01-2017, 11:41
Replies: 30
Views: 7,718
Posted By zstine
DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

I have read some threads regarding DIY tanks and I just want to run my plan by the community to see if I missed something important...
I'm doing it custom because it is pyramid shaped with the top...
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