fuel cells

[scout254]

Crap, just lost my post....have to type it again:mad3: That sucked..:evil:

Anyhow, I am thinking about putting a fuel cell in the bed of my Scout80.
I dont run the full hard top anymore(any body want a full top?) Instead I like running the half cab and bikini top. So no worries about the "fuel smell" inside a closed vehicle. I have spotted a few tanks that look great, but would like to see more pics of fuel cells that are already mounted in your scouts.

The question is.... post up your "fuel cell" pics and let me know what brand and how many gallons the cell is, and if you removed the saddle tanks also. So far.... I think I will be leaving both saddle tanks in, and run a fuel cell in the back for a total of 3 fuel tanks (sucky gas mileage with the V8):flipoff2:

After doing some research, I really like the RCI 19 gallon choice,
it measures 30L x 12W x 12 L .... RCI # 2191AB ... a perfect fit behind the bulkhead.
So far the best price on this one from Summit is $279.95

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/stuff/rci-2191ab_w.jpg

So please post up your pics and let me see what has been installed....

A few links that I visited numerous times already.........:D

RCI: http://www.rciracing.com

JAZ: http://www.jazproducts.com/index2.htm

[JustinL]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/JustinL/Scout/Cargo2.jpg

its a summit fuel cell, not sure how many gallons it holds.

[binderbound]

We used a 'fuel safe' in the comp rig.12 gallons.very well made and an all around great cell.down side,it was damn near $300.I run a cheaped out speedway cell in the green rig.16 gallon is perfect for the 4 cyl.cap gasket sucks ass and all the fittings weep gas between them and the tank,in the hot sun.but it was like $120 or something close to it.

I'm on the handset now.I'll post pics when I get home.maybe diesel smoke will post pics of the crawler mounting.

[MochaMike]

My saddle tanks were trashed, so I went big.....

33 Gallon Poly tank from Summit.
I had an HVAC guy bend up a cover for it out of sheetmetal..


http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j95/mochamike/Fuel-Cell_1.gif

[scout254]

Well, this is what I bought from Summit. Just got today from UPS, my 19 gallon aluminum RCI fuel cell:grinpimp:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/P7120013.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/CID__Picture015.jpg

45* fast fill neck, JAZ products (bought from local speed shop)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/P7120005.jpg

Atleast I got the correct 4 way fuel selector from Napa. Left/Right/Fuel Cell/Off. 2 1/4" filler tube, vent hose, and cap

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/P7120004.jpg


I just dont know if I can even afford the gas to fill all 3 tanks now.:mad3:

But atleast I dont have to carry frikin jerry cans anymore.





:flipoff2:

[mbscout80]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/mbscout80/DSC00336.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/mbscout80/DSC00341.jpg

I was going to finish the tank tonight, but the heat index was a 107!
Not pictured is the 1/4" skid plate welded to the underside of the frame. Now I will notch plate for the tanks sump and set four rubber pucks so the tank doesnt rub the plate and then strap it in. Its a 19 gallon that cost me $160 w/send unit. I will run a full top, but the rear of the bed will be wraped in sheet metal before its done. I bought a marine deck fill for my fuel door that is water proof and has a built in vent so I can remote fill my tank. Just my 2 cents.

[scout254]

Well got some more work done on the fuel cell...... cleaned and painted the bed with bedliner.:idea:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/P7150001.jpg

Mounted the cell to the floor, routed the outlet and vent lines.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/P7160017.jpg

Changed the fuel selector switch to that of one with 3 tanks. Plumbed new lines to the saddle tanks and changed the fuel filter while I was at it.:jester:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/P7160027.jpg

[BLK Scout 800]

Sweet looks good brian I just finished my 25gal yesterday. I got rid of the side tanks in favor of storage space.....but then again I don't STILL run a carb lol :flipoff2: j/k

[R290]

I saw this the other day, and the saddle tanks make this possiable. I thought the dual exhaust look cool.

[guidolyons]

Dragging this one back up... I'm in the same boat, saddle tanks are leaking, stock replacements are $200 each, and unless I can get a radiator shop to fix them for cheap, I am thinking of a fuel cell. I'd like it to fit between the rear frame rails like mbscout80's, but under the floor not sticking through it.
mbscout80, got any finished pics of yours?
I saw an 17 gal RCI cell that was wide and flat rather than tall and skinny. 30"x17"x7" The space between the frame rails is 29" IIRC, so that might take a little frame tuck to fit.
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/rci-2172a_cp.jpg

or they also have a 20 gal 24"x20"x10" a 10" deep fuel cell will hang down few inched below the frame rails, but a good skid should fix that.

For the guys with poly fuel cells, how are they? Do they sag, or deform, etc?

[Urban Wheeler]

Looks like I'm a bit late to this party, but this is the best shot I have right now.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Fryloc/scout80007.jpg
I have is fastened down with metal straps and centered, but I am thinking of sinking it into the floor 6-8 inches and relocating my battery back there. Only thing is getting to it to fill it up. I need some remote fill stuff.

My former "fuel cell", a 5 gallon can strapped down where the saddle tank was.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Fryloc/stuff052.jpg