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On 15 Aug 2014, at 9:23 pm, "spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hart,
These tanks have loads of baffles which are structural too. They are a really well made tank.
I will see if I can get a cut away photo of them.
Cheers,
Skot
On 15/08/2014 9:17 PM, Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Hi Skot,When writing to your Safrican could you ask if the tank contains any baffles ? Had an early Caddy ,That had none and the noise from moving fuel was extensive, so much so that we sold the thing....Also , could you ask if we could order a heat exchanger included as I fancy a hot shower after a long drive.. Inlet from the back and outlet to front like the Trakka ones.
Just came home from our dentist visit at Byron Bay. Used the Polo Tdi , used 4.81 ltr per100 kms ! Used 38ltr for the 800 km trip.Hart
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On 15 Aug 2014, at 5:29 pm, "spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Peter,
Send me your email address to spbconsulting@bigpond.com and I will send you the photos.
This is all I could get from Ian.
If you really really really want PDF files I will ask Ian.
Cheers,
Skot
On 15/08/2014 5:25 PM, 'Peter Schweinsberg' peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Thanks Scott,
Is it possible to download all of these pages, as for example a pdf ?
These guys give a lot of information, but the web site keeps flicking to the next photo.
I'd like to climb underneath with drawings, etc., in hand and work it out in my own mind.
Peter
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From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:16:36 +1000
Peter,
Have a look at the cross section (attached) of the underside of the syncro with the tanks installed . The standard tanks sit just below the main chassis rails but not the central drive-shaft rails. The larger tapered bottom tank grades down to just above that skid rail level to keep it safe.
Ian has tested them on loads of terrain.
I have a water tank in mine in the passenger side spot which hangs about the same as these and there was no damage done during our Rover trail adventure.
Its amazing how much clearance these vehicles have.
Ian said he is working on some rock sliders as well - be good to see them as the last manufacturer of these in the UK seems to have gone out of business.
With the strength of these tanks I would say they will dent and not rupture if struck by a rock especially as the sills of the syncro would hit as well.
Let me know if you want one.
If we get at least 10 tanks we get much cheaper freight and maybe a group discount?
Cheers,
Skot
On 14/08/2014 3:50 PM, 'Peter Schweinsberg' peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Hi Scott,
I'm interested in having a long range fuel tank but cannot figure out where this large void is where it can be fitted.
Do these SA tanks hang below the skid rails ?
I'm actually returning to the idea someone proposed of a tank on the bash plate where the spare wheel is fitted.
I travel with my spares inside where they are accessible, with only a get us home in 2WD spare up front.
To change tack:
I'd previously talked myself out of a tank up front because of the fire hazard,
but I then rationalized the idea so that :
1. I would only fill it when it was necessary on a long trip with say 7 or 8 hundred Ks between petrol sources.
Otherwise, I'd leave it empty.
2. On such a trip, I would progressively empty it into the mail tank.
I've started talking to the sheet metal man who made the belly tanks for the Bergmeister.
It could be plumbed to fill from the top. from where the 2WDs are filled, and because it slopes, emptied from the bottom by an electric pump.
It would need a lockable switch to prevent accidental emptying while the main tank was full.
Having said this, I'm still interested in the SA idea.
Peter
On Thu, 14 Aug 2014 10:49:47 +1000, spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>Just wondering who would be interested in a group buy of a stainless
>steel fuel tank or water tank from South Africa?
>
>They are made to fit perfectly in the vacant underfloor area of your
>syncro and come in two sizes - the flat bottom version is 48L and the
>tapered bottom version is a whopping 58L.
>
>Prices for tanks only in Australian dollars are:
>
>48L tank - $435.00
>58L tank - $500.00
>Apparently all GST included.
>
>Fitting kits are also available and there are two options here too -
>Fuel version and water version
>
>Prices for fitting kits in Australian dollars are:
>
>Fuel fitting kit - $190.00
>Water fitting kit - $170.00
>
>Prices for freight aren't too bad to the east coast of Australia are
>$200 per tank fitting kit, however, if we manage to get an order of 10
>together they come down to $60.00.
>
>We would need the tanks and kits to be sent to one address though and
>then there would either be pick ups from there or courier costs from there?
>
>Ian is also doing rear ladder kits for mounting all sorts of items - yet
>they are not quite in production yet (very close though) - great for
>carrying that extra kit on a long trip.
>
>See attached photos.
>
>Who's interested?
>
>Let me know.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Skot
>
>
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