Tank question
So I am slowly assembling a two tank SVO conversion for my 99 Powerstroke. But I have a question about the second tank. I can get my hands on a tank that goes where the spare tire mounts for $80, but the tank is made of steel. So I have a 2 part question.
1. Could I seal the steel tank with something like this, and not have to worry about polymerization? 2. Should I make the steel tank my diesel tank, and convert my stock tank to the SVO tank? |
why do you want to coat the steel tank ?
what are you going to use to heat the oil ? veg oil will not react to the steel as far as i know ! i have a side tank off of a older F700 that i am in the process of converting for WVO ! by converting i am building a heater system for that the coolant will run through , probably wont work to well ! |
Originally Posted by rocketman2440
(Post 11387361)
So I am slowly assembling a two tank SVO conversion for my 99 Powerstroke. But I have a question about the second tank. I can get my hands on a tank that goes where the spare tire mounts for $80, but the tank is made of steel. So I have a 2 part question.
1. Could I seal the steel tank with something like this, and not have to worry about polymerization? 2. Should I make the steel tank my diesel tank, and convert my stock tank to the SVO tank? No, there is not any coating I am aware of that will tolerate hot WVO. (I work with industrial coatings every day ;)) I suggest selling the Cab Chassis tank and getting an X tank. I see X tanks go for <$100 all the time. Check car-part.com |
Originally Posted by cj06
(Post 11437336)
by converting i am building a heater system for that the coolant will run through , probably wont work to well !
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all the tubes for the coolant will be made out of 3/4" black pipe !
but as I was doing a little more research you guys are right , guess i will find some stainless to make a tank from ! well thanks for setting me straight ! |
Originally Posted by cj06
(Post 11438617)
all the tubes for the coolant will be made out of 3/4" black pipe !
but as I was doing a little more research you guys are right , guess i will find some stainless to make a tank from ! well thanks for setting me straight ! Also, by focusing your heat just around the fuel pick-up and minimizing heating the whole tank - you can reduce the rate of polymerization even further. ;) I recommend a heated sump design. Basically a small appendage on the bottom of your tank with just a couple holes to communicate with the tank. This will focus the heat in just a few pints of oil but will heat enough of the tank to melt Crisco if needed. :-X22 |
Thanks again for the info Jason! I did not end up buying the tank. Luckily for me, I found a spare tank lying around here from a boat project of mine. It is aluminum and measures 18X14X30 (approx. 32 gallons) and is aluminum. I figure it will tuck up nicely between the frame rails where the spare tire is. Oh and if you get a chance will you send me some details on how you did your setup. I tried to reply to your PM, but your inbox was full.
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Originally Posted by rocketman2440
(Post 11441166)
I tried to reply to your PM, but your inbox was full.
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