KenSandyEggo
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- Charlotte, NC
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- McCulloch J2
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RAF Add-0n Tanks
RAF Add-0n Tanks
This is a photo of an aluminum tank that I was about to install on my RAF/Sparrowhawk on each side when I owned it. I had the logistics figured out. One tank would be slightly smaller than the other one because of the engine layout on each side and bumping into the cabin. They were to be mounted horizontally on the side of the engine, just about on the thrust line. I think I was going to use a 5 gallon and a 7.5 gallon, but I'm not sure.
If you look on the side of the Soob, there are numerous threaded holes to use. I can't remember if I was going to use band-type holders or make something out of aluminum. I recall that they would have been a very simple addition. They could be plumbed together underneath and gravity fed into the main tank with some hosing/tubing and a simple on/off valve, or a simple fuel pump with a switch on the panel. The filler caps can be gotten either on the end or on top.
The only other mod I recall that may have had to be done was a heat shield between the tanks and exhaust. A simple asbestos wrap would probably work fine. I doubt there would be a heat problem when in motion, but maybe when taxiing or waiting to take off. The tanks come from 3.5 to about 11 gallons in size and there are numerous sizes in between. They are sold mostly by off-road stores specializing in VW buggies. I've also seen them in plastic or Fiberglas at a lesser price.
RAF Add-0n Tanks
This is a photo of an aluminum tank that I was about to install on my RAF/Sparrowhawk on each side when I owned it. I had the logistics figured out. One tank would be slightly smaller than the other one because of the engine layout on each side and bumping into the cabin. They were to be mounted horizontally on the side of the engine, just about on the thrust line. I think I was going to use a 5 gallon and a 7.5 gallon, but I'm not sure.
If you look on the side of the Soob, there are numerous threaded holes to use. I can't remember if I was going to use band-type holders or make something out of aluminum. I recall that they would have been a very simple addition. They could be plumbed together underneath and gravity fed into the main tank with some hosing/tubing and a simple on/off valve, or a simple fuel pump with a switch on the panel. The filler caps can be gotten either on the end or on top.
The only other mod I recall that may have had to be done was a heat shield between the tanks and exhaust. A simple asbestos wrap would probably work fine. I doubt there would be a heat problem when in motion, but maybe when taxiing or waiting to take off. The tanks come from 3.5 to about 11 gallons in size and there are numerous sizes in between. They are sold mostly by off-road stores specializing in VW buggies. I've also seen them in plastic or Fiberglas at a lesser price.
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