{"id":2457,"date":"2019-09-24T13:42:58","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T21:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2019-09-24T13:43:02","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T21:43:02","slug":"diy-smoke-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/?p=2457","title":{"rendered":"DIY Smoke Tank"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While my engine is being built I tended to a few details, one of which is my smoke system.  First consideration was that it had to fit in the 8&#8217;s forward baggage specifically in the vertical space on the right side.  I wanted the top level with the baggage floor so I could still place light items on top of it.  Secondly, it needed to be removable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2584-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2431\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2584-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2584-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2584-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a one inch vertical seam and a seperate top and bottom.  I made use of the space by making the top part wider than the bottom.  I fabricated a cardboard replica and made sure it fit and that it was removable.  It&#8217;s tight and the dimensions may have changed slightly from the drawing above.  I calculated the capacity at 3.55 gallons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2591-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2429\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2591-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2591-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2591-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2592-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2430\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2592-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2592-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2592-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Post aluminum manipulation pictures and unrivetted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2597-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2428\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2597-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2597-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2597-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I riveted the top, bottom and side with wet proseal.  This photo shows the Vans tank access backing plate installed and a Vans tank filler prosealed in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2598-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2439\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2598-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2598-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2598-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2623-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2432\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2623-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2623-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2623-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ample amount of proseal was slathered in each crack.  As mentioned all seams were riveted in place with wet proseal.  6 or 7 of the seam rivets are pulled rivets because the squeezer could not reach and it&#8217;s just easier (lazy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2604-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2434\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2604-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2604-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2604-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tank placed in the baggage hold.  Fits well.  It should be noted that it needs to be placed &#8216;head first&#8217; and at a downward angle then flipped into the baggage recess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2716-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2440\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2716-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2716-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2716-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m using a 190 psi submerged fuel pump in the tank.  The white bag on the right is the filter.  High pressure hose connects the the AN fitting tee at the top.  A standard Vans brake reservoir vent and reservoir dog (not shown) lets the tank breath.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2648-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2443\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2648-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2648-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2648-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring and ball bearing pressure relief valve attached to the tee.  I purchased a few springs until I found one capable of opening at 35-40 psi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2719-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2446\" srcset=\"http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2719-700x525.jpg 700w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2719-150x113.jpg 150w, http:\/\/tondu.com\/rv8a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2719-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole contraption with aluminum angle retainer assembled in the baggage compartment.  I tested the flow and noted .8 gph with water.  My pressure relief valve is adjustable so that&#8217;s pretty good.  Measured tank capacity is 3.5 gallons so my hasty calculations were not too far off. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While my engine is being built I tended to a few details, one of which is my smoke system. First consideration was that it had to fit in the 8&#8217;s forward baggage specifically in the vertical space on the right side. 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