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Title: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: team damage inc on March 02, 2014, 01:00:22 AM

Was wondering  if in my mustang  its ok to run steel bulkhead  frm floor  up  to  hatch back if  that  is  ok  to  do.  Was told last time  that  the  alum cover over my fuel  tank  not sufficent

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: redhotracing on March 02, 2014, 07:45:00 AM

I've seen aluminum bulkheads for fuel tanks in the rear,
as long as it's sealed completely I don't see why it would
be a problem. The easiest way to accomplish a bulkhead
is to mount the cell in the stock tank location and build
an access flap for filling up, or mounting a small cell in
the engine compartment. We use a 3 gallon aluminum
cell and normally get 2 runs on that.

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: Joe Timney on March 02, 2014, 10:25:33 AM

Consider the bulkhead as a firewall:

3.F FIREWALL:
A full firewall to provide a watertight and flame-resistant barrier between the engine and the
driver is required in all categories. All non-production firewalls shall be made of metal with a
minimum thickness of .060 in.. A thickness of .095 in. is recommended. All holes must be
sealed.
3.E DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT:
Beginning January 1, 2014: All driverʼs compartments shall not be open to the exterior
of the vehicle or track surface such that the driver is potentially exposed to dangers
such as fire or debris as well as dust. A rear floor or aft firewall is required in all vehicles
where applicable.

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: team damage inc on March 04, 2014, 12:05:18 PM

Thank you gentlemen   for  the  info !!   Currently my fuel cell is located in the spare tire well so  im just going to enclose the cell and fuel pump . I have  one other  question  where the  heck do i get  a inertial switch ?

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: 4-barrel Mike on March 04, 2014, 12:20:30 PM

Discussions here:

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,5080.0.html (http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,5080.0.html)

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,8232.0.html (http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,8232.0.html)

Mike

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: redhotracing on March 04, 2014, 12:29:36 PM

Junkyard fox body Mustang... Buy several just in case.

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: Joe Timney on March 04, 2014, 02:40:52 PM

I should have about 20 to 30 of them in a week...customer emptied a junkyard.

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: MIKE MATY on March 06, 2014, 04:53:33 PM

Quote from: team damage inc on March 04, 2014, 12:05:18 PM

Thank you gentlemen   for  the  info !!   Currently my fuel cell is located in the spare tire well so  im just going to enclose the cell and fuel pump . I have  one other  question  where the  heck do i get  a inertial switch ?

I have several I think. I can send you 1 for 15.00 shipped. I paid 10 at the yard and 5 to ship to you. I can check tonight, or you can find one in any ford from the 1990s in the pick and pull yard. Just make sure you only get a 2 wire a 3 wire is a pain. I'll check when I get home.

Mike

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: Captthundarr on March 06, 2014, 05:53:47 PM

If these wonderful gents don't get you hooked up (pun intended) local parts stores got news ones. for about 20-25 bucks.

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: RidgeRunner on March 06, 2014, 08:40:40 PM

     Know any demo derby competitors? 

     One of the first things the heads up folks pull or bypass when they are prepping a Ford product to run.

                                Ed

Title: Re: question on rear bulkhead
Post by: team damage inc on March 15, 2014, 08:46:06 AM

Hey  id like to thank all of  you  for the  info, Ill have to hit parts yard .  hope  to see  u  in wilmington  in  may     thanks  again  guys