Fuel tank.

[YBeNormal]

Ok so going along with my theme I have found a guy that is going to build me a copper 10 gallon still for my fuel tank to mount in the bed

My question is does anyone see anything Wong with that?

I know you don't see copper much in fuel systems anymore but I do now that they used to use copper fuel lines and such so if anyone has any ideas please let me know.

 

[tecster]

How much!??!?!?!?!?!?

That's gotta be expensive...

 

[YBeNormal]

Don't know yet I have to call him tomorrow. I'm figuring a 200- 500.

More than I want to spend but if its that cool it will be worth it.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

Ethanol corrodes copper, aluminum and other soft metals. If you're stuck with blended fuel, probably a bad idea.

 

[YBeNormal]

Ethanol corrodes copper, aluminum and other soft metals. If you're stuck with blended fuel, probably a bad idea.

We have a couple places around here I have heard sell non ethanol fuels.

Also about what you said you mentioned aluminum fuel cells are almost all made of aluminum. So it would corrode those also?

 

[Bonehead]

Do a copper cover, and it will be cheaper, and work better.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

We have a couple places around here I have heard sell non ethanol fuels.

Also about what you said you mentioned aluminum fuel cells are almost all made of aluminum. So it would corrode those also?

Yes, but you can get aluminum fuel cells for alcohol. They have a bladder inside so the fuel never makes contact with the metal.

 

[YBeNormal]

Yes, but you can get aluminum fuel cells for alcohol. They have a bladder inside so the fuel never makes contact with the metal.

I did not know that. Thanks for the insight.

 

[Willowbilly3]

So how did they make whiskey in copper stills if alcohol eats them up? The process must be pretty slow.
I am thinking one of these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Cop...641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f19fbee81

Pretty cool and easy to find, have the lid soldered on.

 

[Old Iron]

We have a couple places around here I have heard sell non ethanol fuels.

Also about what you said you mentioned aluminum fuel cells are almost all made of aluminum. So it would corrode those also?

Yep, aluminum fuel cells are all made out of aluminum except the plastic ones [ddd
Just having fun

 

[GJunktionMike]

Or do this to your tank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjhRg1CpMQI

 

[YBeNormal]

Or do this to your tank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjhRg1CpMQI

Thanks man looks like a good idea.

 

[sneakysnake]

Just make sure its safer than a Pinto

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcNeorjXMrE

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

So how did they make whiskey in copper stills if alcohol eats them up? The process must be pretty slow.

I never made whiskey, so I can't speak to that. I just know that it's corrosive and hard on seats, seals, jets etc, etc. I read someplace that copper reacts with alcohol and creates some kind of crystalline deposits. Probably doesn't matter in the brew, but a double whammy for your carburetor.

Ybe. If you're going to try liner, make sure it's compatible with E85 and the tank is very well prepped. If the liner breaks down, it makes an ugly mess of your system.

 

[YBeNormal]

. If you're going to try liner, make sure it's compatible with E85 and the tank is very well prepped. If the liner breaks down, it makes an ugly mess of your system.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. I will look into that. I best that would make quite a mess of everything.

 

[Old Iron]

Boneheads suggestion
X2
Use stainless to build the tank and cover with thin copper to look like a still

 

[Dirtyrat]

Plastic tank with copper outer skin would work too, cheaper in fact.

 

[Rhynorock]

Why not use a retired beer keg? Tractor Supply sells cylindrical air tanks with a cap for about $100 that may interest you. A friend of mine uses the air tank deal in his 48 chevy truck and it looks really nice. It's more "low profile" than the beer keg because it's longer than it is wide. If I can grab a pic of his truck tomorrow I'll show you. You might like it a lot.

 

[oldskool]

Thanks man looks like a good idea.

Seems like copper plated would work w/o being in contact with the fuel, local chrome shop should be able to handle that.

 

[YBeNormal]

Why not use a retired beer keg? Tractor Supply sells cylindrical air tanks with a cap for about $100 that may interest you. A friend of mine uses the air tank deal in his 48 chevy truck and it looks really nice. It's more "low profile" than the beer keg because it's longer than it is wide. If I can grab a pic of his truck tomorrow I'll show you. You might like it a lot.

Thanks. I am open to all ideas. Not wanting to go the beer keg route though it just seems like everyone has one of those. Also I am trying to stick with a alcohol theme.