DaleC said:
... When do you see an actual test run with a real honest to goodness tank happening??
DaleC
Well, I imagine that Dayle's going to pick up the tank this weekend and spend a day or so playing with the fit, coming up with some mounting bracket options, etc. After he's had some time to play with it and make any corrections to his design, I'll probably have the shop either run another one, or send this one back to them to have them cut and attach the mounting brackets, etc.
Once we're happy with that process and the measurements are "Golden", we'll have one cut out of aluminum and then get it welded up for pressure testing, capacity checks, etc. Ron Smith offered his assistance in testing the capacity in accordance with IBA standards so we'll be sure that it will be acceptable for those sanctioned rides as well.
Bottom line? Assuming no major hang ups, I would think that Dayle could be drawing gas out of his test tank within two weeks or so.
What do you think, Dayle??
(My wife and I are taking a mini-vacation to Canada for a few days, so I'll be off-board until Tuesday - everybody play nice now!

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