[SEL] Tank Cooled Engine - Pipe Fitting Suggestions Needed

[Rupert Wenig]

Hello Arnie,
	Most drums I've seen have a 3/4" and a 2" bung on the top. Pipe thread 
will fit either opening. My suggestion is to use the 3/4 opening for 
your full outlet and the larger opening for the filler and vent. No 
drilling, cutting or welding that way and best of all no danger of any 
surprises from any stray fumes that might still be inside the drum.
	Full the drum with water before you drill/cut or weld a drain if you 
really want to install a drain in the bottom. Course, you knew that.
	Actually, I think a small drum type tank mounted on it's side looks 
quite neat. A smaller drum may look better for small engine.

Rupert

fero_ah at city-net.com wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> 
> I'm working on a 4 hp tank-cooled Lister L.  The tank that I'm starting with is
> an ordinary 30-gallon drum so I need to put three opening in the sides.  One
> each for inlet and outlet pipe nipples and one near the bottom for a
> faucet-type drain.
> 
> Before I just started hacking away, I figgered I'd tap the collective experience
> of the lists.  What have you done that worked well?  What should I avoid?  Any
> suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks.
> 
> See ya,  Arnie
> 
> Arnie Fero
> Pittsburgh, PA
> fero_ah at city-net.com
> 
> 
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