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Fuel Cells
Posted: Mon May 19, 2003 8:57 am
by Fuel Cell
Have decided to go with a new fuel cell rather than refurbing the old steel tank. After spending $$$ on Solex carbs, this might be the right thing to do.
Problem is that all the searches I do online for "fuel cell" come up with hydrogen-powered cars (a Roadster option I may just wait on for a while...)
Anyone know a source for Roadster fuel cells?
Thanks!
RE:Fuel Cells
Posted: Mon May 19, 2003 10:13 am
by S Allen
There are several manufacturers. Fuel Safe is one. You can visit them at
http://www.fuelsafe.com/ They do not sell direct. Racer Parts Wholesale is a good place to buy from.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com They are not cheap though and you might want to reconsider getting the stock tank, cleaned, repaired and sealed. Another one is ATL fuel cells.
http://www.atlfuelcells.com/ That should get you pointed in the right direction.
Steve
Posted: Mon May 19, 2003 10:57 am
by Charles K
Thanks, much, Steve!
Maybe I will get the stock tank done-over:
will check things out.
Posted: Mon May 19, 2003 11:16 am
by Minh
Their a national specialty chain of fuel tank and radiaotr restorationist that you could consider.
It is about $300 but the tank after you get back looks and works better than new. At least thta is what one of the guys with a Roadster restoration project says. He says he is happy with it and recommends it. If you interested I can relocate the sight.
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 8:36 pm
by Charles K
There are some reasonably priced fuel cells out there, but, my mechanic seems to believe that there's nothing which will "drop in" to replace the old tank, and so, the fuel cell will require quite a bit of modification to get it to fit. This would include cutting out the botom of the trunk, etc. Might be too much of a project. Disappointing, because I thought it would be a very good idea.
Fuel Cell Vs. Original Tank
Posted: Sat May 24, 2003 8:41 pm
by TR
A new fuel cell would be nice, but fitting it correctly (below the trunk floor-you do not want to elevate weight in the car) is difficult. Also, having the filler neck easily accessible requires custimization to the fuel cell, etc...
Try your local radiator shops, one down the road from me does a boil, epoxy lining, paint on the exterior of a tank with enough wall thickness remaining for $125...TR
Fuel tanks
Posted: Sat May 24, 2003 9:42 pm
by oilleak
The company that Minh reffered to above is Renu. There are many franchises - I used Myers Fuel Tank Renu - to refab my tank. Several folks on the mailing list have used them and had good results. I'm happy with mine. They even put new pickups in as mine were rusty. Any of the Renu franchises should do the job.