Gene, When you get the new one from Q expect it to be a slightly different shape than what was in your '90. Your mkV probably had the neck in the center of the rear part of the fuel cell whereas the one that Q is sending is likely off to the right with a larger rear box area. You'll probably have to do some sheetmetal work behind the roll bar to make it fit. You might want to start clearing that area before it gets there if you're pressed for time.
Steve > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:f500- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gene Bennett > Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 9:20 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [F500] I'm out > > Well, I had a double Regional this weekend and the fact I'm posting > this on Saturday afternoon might tell you that it didn't go great... > Actually, the morning practice was great, I spent a good chunk of it > reeling in an SRF and passed him coming out of the last corner, then > the checker flew. :-) I got back to the paddock, went to refuel the > car and the weekend ended for me. When I removed the fuel cap the > entire fuel cell filler neck came off in my hand. Now the car is a > 1990 KBS and it wouldn't surprise me to find out that it's the original > fuel cell (I was planning on replacing it at the end of the season, NOT > after the first practice session of the season!) > > So, the questions come: > > A. Where would be the best place to get a replacement? I'm assuming > that it will be a custom job and I'm within (long) driving distance of > Fuel Safe. Since I imagine shipping an old cell contaminated with > gasoline might be a problem, that may just tip me toward them. But if > anyone has a lead on a maker that would already have a pattern for it, > that would be nice. > > II. From relatively recent discussions, I'm figuring about $600 for the > cell, am I in the ballpark? > > 3. How do I get to the darned thing? Do I need to go in through the > driver compartment or rip the entire drivetrain out? > > iv. Anyone have an old one that would get me by while I wait the > anticipated 6-8 weeks for a replacement? I've already cut back on > racing this season, I'd hate to miss the biggest event in the NW > because of this. > > Gene near Seattle ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
