Fuel tank weight?

[Leslie Graham]

Hi All,

I've a Ph1 172 I only use for track. I'm a weight loss freak and have been looking at the fuel tank.
I have an engineering mate who can fabricate one for me. Before I start sketching drawings, does anyone know the weight of the standard tank? (before I start pulling mine out)
Any other advice much appreciated, many thanks...

 

[MarkX]

Being plastic I'd be shocked if there was anything significant, if at all weight saving, to make it worthwhile

 

[tom172cup]

Wouldn't be worth doing unless you wanted to run a mega small tank.

 

[Leslie Graham]

Seems to be the case. Still weight hunting...
Any updates on your motor Mark?
Seen a few bits up for sale there...
Also, any updates on Nutts Corner Sprints?
Cheers bud

 

[MarkX]

Seems to be the case. Still weight hunting...
Any updates on your motor Mark?
Seen a few bits up for sale there...
Also, any updates on Nutts Corner Sprints?
Cheers bud

Battery done, kill switch done, so finally running again. Finished lowering the seat bases and steering column today, cage back in, seats not back in yet, then it's bumper off and canister and anything else not needed off :smile:
Sprint is on the 27th, scrutineering at 10.00 and the 1st cars out at 11.00, so not too bad :smile: You and Keith still up for a day out? :tonguewink:

 

[Leslie Graham]

Should be. After the Christmas madness and annoying relatives we'll be well ready for a bit of sport.
Think I've officially ran out of things to do or grind. As I'll be missing February track day I can see boredom/frustration kicking in!