Posts
2193
Joined
3/4/2013
Location
Pink Hill, NC
US
Fantasy
1835th
Zesiger 112
6/3/2018 6:06pm
6/3/2018 6:06pm
Edited Date/Time
6/6/2018 5:30am
I have an Rtech tank for my yz. The Rtech tank has recessed the threads for the gas cap into the tank instead of having a neck. This gave me the idea to machine a billet flush mount gas cap like see on a carbon tank.
The modification comes in for the breather tube.
Can I drill and tap the tank and add a fitting like seen in the lower picture? Or maybe press and heat the fitting to form the plastic around it?
The modification comes in for the breather tube.
Can I drill and tap the tank and add a fitting like seen in the lower picture? Or maybe press and heat the fitting to form the plastic around it?
The Shop
Then drill the flange.
Somehow clean the inside of tank (hasn't had gas in it for a while) Then put sealant on the top of the flange. Insert vent tube through filler and press through drilled hole. Then with a small brush through filler add more sealant to bottom of the flange. Then pull vent tube tight for period until sealant cures.
This is the same design they use to bond carbon fiber bodies onto race car chassis. The holes allow the sealant to be continuous and stronger.
Have to experiment with a test price to see what sealant sticks best
Red is sealant
Post a reply to: Gas tank modification