RCI Fuel Cells

[slngsht]

I just bought one from Summit to replace my leaking tank. Fortunately I openned up the filler neck to have a look inside. It had a fair amount of aluminum shavings in it <img border="0" src="smileys/smiley7.gif[/img]



So much for buying new to make sure it's clean.

[solder_guy]

It had a fair amount of aluminum shavings in it <img border="0" src="smileys/smiley7.gif[/img]



I guess that you will want to change the fuel filter often initially ??



How does a "fuel cell" differ from a tank? Does it contain a filler to keep gas from sloshing about? What is the cost? And is it pressurized to keep fumes from leaking?



Rob Mitchell<edited><editID>solder_guy</editID><editDate>38878.3647337963</editDate></edited>

[slngsht]

Rob, A proper fuel cell, as used in many forms of racing, generally has the following features:



An outer shell

An inner bladder - this can deform, so in an accident, it won't just puncture when hit.

Foam in the tank, which keeps the fuel from just rushing out in the event of a leak (it'll drip out).



Eventhough RCI calls mine a "fuel cell", it does not have a bladder, which is a pretty important safety feature - and I have to add the foam myself, which I plan on doing.



Hope the info is all correct and it answers your question.

[solder_guy]

Thanks!!



Rob Mitchell