Tail tank sizing

PatrickMead#13 · 11/9/13, 12:17 AM

Bought a new shell but not sure of what size it really is. Is there an easy way to tell? Thanks

PatrickMead#13 · 11/9/13, 9:09 AM

I can provide dimensions if it'll help identify the size. Thanks

jjones752 · 11/9/13, 10:31 AM

Pat,
Throw the measurements out there; I'll measure my 16-gallon shell and maybe you can extrapolate from that. Overall height, height from top of headrest to the "shelf", overall width & overall length should be enough to get close.

PatrickMead#13 · 11/9/13, 1:48 PM

Will do this afternoon

PatrickMead#13 · 11/9/13, 4:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jjones752

Pat,
Throw the measurements out there; I'll measure my 16-gallon shell and maybe you can extrapolate from that. Overall height, height from top of headrest to the "shelf", overall width & overall length should be enough to get close.

Overall height-31"
Headrest to shelf-15 3/4"
Overall width-17 1/4"
Overall length-31"ish
Thanks for any help.

jjones752 · 11/9/13, 4:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickMead#13

Overall height-31"
Headrest to shelf-15 3/4"
Overall width-17 1/4"
Overall length-31"ish
Thanks for any help.

My 16-gallon Fuelsafe:
Overall height-24"
Headrest to shelf-13"
Overall width-15"
Overall length-25"ish

Yours must be 27 or 31 gallons; I'd try to figure it out but my calculus is a little rusty

PatrickMead#13 · 11/9/13, 10:41 PM

I wish they would mold a part number or size in the plastic.

jjones752 · 11/10/13, 10:24 AM

That would be nice. Failing that, I guess you could tape off all the openings, grab a graduated bucket and start filling...
Try calling the guys at Saldana Racing Products (317-852-4193); they were very helpful when I bought a new Retro-8 bladder for my 16-gallon shell. They should be able to give you a better guesstimate on the size of yours.

DAD · 11/10/13, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PatrickMead#13

Bought a new shell but not sure of what size it really is. Is there an easy way to tell? Thanks

Take a 1/2" dowel rod and make yourself a dip stick, you are going to need anyhow. I think the 27 gal would be most popular midget size.

Honest Dad himself

PatrickMead#13 · 11/10/13, 4:49 PM

I think you're right dad. Its the same exact size as my fiberglass tail cover so that makes sense.

11/9/13, 10:31 AM	#3 Re: Tail tank sizing
jjones752 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 19 Race Count Last Year: 22 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,259	Pat, Throw the measurements out there; I'll measure my 16-gallon shell and maybe you can extrapolate from that. Overall height, height from top of headrest to the "shelf", overall width & overall length should be enough to get close. __________________ Jim Jones Midwest Thunder Speed2 Midget #97

11/10/13, 10:24 AM	#8 Re: Tail tank sizing
jjones752 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 19 Race Count Last Year: 22 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,259	That would be nice. Failing that, I guess you could tape off all the openings, grab a graduated bucket and start filling... Try calling the guys at Saldana Racing Products (317-852-4193); they were very helpful when I bought a new Retro-8 bladder for my 16-gallon shell. They should be able to give you a better guesstimate on the size of yours. __________________ Jim Jones Midwest Thunder Speed2 Midget #97

11/9/13, 12:17 AM	#1 Tail tank sizing
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	Bought a new shell but not sure of what size it really is. Is there an easy way to tell? Thanks

11/9/13, 9:09 AM	#2
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	I can provide dimensions if it'll help identify the size. Thanks

11/9/13, 1:48 PM	#4
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	Will do this afternoon

11/9/13, 10:41 PM	#7
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	I wish they would mold a part number or size in the plastic.

11/10/13, 4:49 PM	#10
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	I think you're right dad. Its the same exact size as my fiberglass tail cover so that makes sense.