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January 06, 2025 at
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Outlaws now want 6 bolts holding the tank on instead of 4-this should sell a lot of new tanks and result in an even larger hole torn in the shell in a crash. Also what's with the rule about foam in the tanks?The rule has been there for a while and yet to see anyone running foam? Glad they want safety wire on the 5/16 bolts holding the tanks on!!LOL
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January 07, 2025 at
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Posted By: oldtom on January 06 2025 at 04:28:23 PM
Outlaws now want 6 bolts holding the tank on instead of 4-this should sell a lot of new tanks and result in an even larger hole torn in the shell in a crash. Also what's with the rule about foam in the tanks?The rule has been there for a while and yet to see anyone running foam? Glad they want safety wire on the 5/16 bolts holding the tanks on!!LOL
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You do not just put a bolt in tank, you also put large fender washers on bolt inside tank. You then cover bolt with alot of tape to prevent wear on bladder. It worked years ago.
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January 07, 2025 at
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While they are at it make larger tanks mandatory. Fuel stops suck.
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January 07, 2025 at
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Posted By: linbob on January 07 2025 at 12:44:52 AM
You do not just put a bolt in tank, you also put large fender washers on bolt inside tank. You then cover bolt with alot of tape to prevent wear on bladder. It worked years ago.
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new tanks all come with threaded inserts formed into the plastic-no washer AND the rules says no modifications allowed
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January 07, 2025 at
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Coincedentally, have any tank manufacturers recently come on board to sponsor the series?
Just curious.
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January 07, 2025 at
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Posted By: oldtom on January 06 2025 at 04:28:23 PM
Outlaws now want 6 bolts holding the tank on instead of 4-this should sell a lot of new tanks and result in an even larger hole torn in the shell in a crash. Also what's with the rule about foam in the tanks?The rule has been there for a while and yet to see anyone running foam? Glad they want safety wire on the 5/16 bolts holding the tanks on!!LOL
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Recommended, not required! Also, the bolt size is not specified.
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January 07, 2025 at
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Have more than a single manufacturer of the fuel cells had issues with the tanks detaching?
Keep It Real
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January 07, 2025 at
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Aearger tank for the longer races would be ok with me. But nobody s note books have notes on the weight of 50 gallons. Might be interesting.
Even though I may not know you, I
care what most of you think!
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