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Post  ncpiperpilot Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:15 am

While I'm looking to pick up a Medallion or TD for my recently acquired diesel head, (per the suggestions here vs a reed valve engine),can I use this tank for diesel?

I recall having one of these years ago that leaked from even glow fuel.

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Post  Levent Suberk Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:06 am

I didn't try with diesel fuel, but Delrin is compatible with ether and kerosene.

Compatibility chart at https://www.calpaclab.com/acetal-polyoxymethylene-chemical-compatibility-chart/

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Post  ncpiperpilot Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:02 pm

Excellent. I guess the red plastic is delrin? On the previous one that leaked glow fuel (30+ years ago) I believe it was the glue (for the tank backplate) that failed.
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Post  Levent Suberk Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:31 pm

ncpiperpilot wrote:Excellent.  I guess the red plastic is delrin?  On the previous one that leaked glow fuel (30+ years ago) I believe it was the glue (for the tank backplate) that failed.

I tried that fuel tank with several adhesives including Testors plastic cement but no any melt. I also tried to melt with a soldering iron but it didn't melt, so I guess that it is made from Delrin.

I think that backplate of that fuel tank must be welded with hexafluoroisopropanol (HFPI), an expensive industrial chemical.
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Post  ncpiperpilot Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:57 pm

Thanks! Appreciate the info. Looks like it should be ok.

The one that leaked on me might just have missed a spot during chemical application.

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