Good advice from Doug here about the life of foam in cells. I had a problem this
year at Speedweek because the foam began disintegrating and clogging up my
filter. The cell was custom-built in 1992, and has only seen gas. However, it
appears 7 years was too long for this puppy. This is now on my "fix" list
Ed
ARDUNDOUG@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 02/06/2000 12:00:43 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> richk@sparta-junction.com writes:
>
> <<
> This came about because someone has a fuel cell for sale on Ebay. The
> fuel
> cell in question is an RCI unit and it's polypropylene with foam fillers.
> Before
> I put a bid on it I checked the rule book (2000 edition) to see what is
> considered safe & legal. Section III-9.0 covers fuel systems and states out
> right that plastic fuel lines are not permitted. Tank material isn't
> mentioned
> at all. This type of tank is approved in many racing organizations though
> some
> do require that the tank be inside a metal can; which RCI also sells.
> Probably
> high contact racing.
>
> Anyone know the ruling on these tanks?
>
> Rich
>
> >>
> Rich,
> I have a plastic-type fuel cell in my XXF/FMR that passed SCTA tech in
> 1999 with no problems.
> I caution you, however, about the sponge-type anti-sloshing compound that
> the manufacturer puts inside the cell.
> #1. It has a prescribed life, beyond which it should be changed. Changing the
> stuff is a real chore.
>
> #2. It will sometimes break down when exposed to alky and nitro, making a
> real mess out of your fuel system.
>
> #3. As best as I can determine, the filler is not required by SCTA.
>
> Ardun Doug in CA
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