Moon tanks are "supposed" to be used for fuel. However, I have seen them used for other things, such as an air reservoir for airbag suspension system, or coolant overflow.
moon tank for an airbag tank??? Ewww, that sounds scary... I can't imagine spun alum. being stable at pressure like that... Sounds like a grenade ready to let loose at any time!
I think not knowing what a MOON tank deems you disqualified for using the HAMB please stop posting ASAP untill further notice Just kidding but really go to Google and do a search for moon tank or mooneyes, then place an order for one and don't get it for six months cause there all on back order use: fuel or oil!
Actually....when I first purchased my Moon tank for my F-1...that was my first thought, air tank for the air ride...... but after an informative conversation with a Moon Eyes tech...I was informed that the fuel tank, 3.5 gallon and the like, were rated for 15 psi or less...... They highly recommend that they not be used for high pressure applications...........I'll take their word for it
i couldn't afford a moon tank, so i used a beer keg. the kag is for fuel, and the airtank for the air ride is in front of the keg. pressure in the air tank is 145 psi.
[ QUOTE ] Radshit,I've never seen a tank on a ford p/u before.Man that looks great! [/ QUOTE ] INDEED! nice fit!!
Stone, Ignorance is not asking, friend. you already got good info, but let me add. Using a moontank to hold air for an airide ranks right up there with mixing hydrazine with nitromethane. Also Rad I've never been a big fan of that particular F-1 grill, but that moontank makes it right bro.
Moon tanks are made for keep the fuel cold (that's why the tank are in front of the car) so, keep the fuel dense, so better for good performances...
I dont think their will be enough air.. pressure for front and back bags.... You should go with a normal tank and just disguize it..... I always wanted a keg for a gas tank... Thanks for posting a pic!
Correct me if I am wrong but in addition to the Moon tanks a lot of old drag cars back in "the day" had a small hand pump that they used to put pressure on the fuel system, remember seeing them mounted next to the drivers seat.
We used a pump with a fabricated tank on a flathead dragster "back in the day." Start it, get the thing squared away, and check the pressure on the gauge right before giving the driver the ok to stage. Usually held pressure without giving it an extra pump.
i have a 2 gallon moon tank i use for a radiator overflow on my `28 tudor. the decal tnat moon attached to it clearly states " maximum pressure 10 PSI". that should rule it out for an air tank
5 Gal tank that was the original one in my roadster. Will go on the coupe. Hand pressure pump in front.
What about slicing the moon right under the mounting strap, then finding a real air tank that will fit inside? Seems simple, and air tanks come in a billion different shapes and sizes, so seems doable.
[ QUOTE ] a lot of old drag cars back in "the day" had a small hand pump that they used to put pressure on the fuel system, remember seeing them mounted next to the drivers seat. [/ QUOTE ] True. They showed up on a few street cars as well. Kinda spooky, but cool. Thing with the Moon tanks was, it was a quick, easy and nice way to get a gas tank without all the hassle of trying to make or fit one. The lack of a stock engines fuel pump capacity entered into it as well. The tanks - in my opinion - wouldn't keep the fuel cool as the sun brings up the temp when the car is just sitting. Here's a pic of a 2.5 gallon Moon tank that's been in the family since about 1963. It's taken a ride on more than a few interesting cars. My 13 second 335" Olds powered 50 Ford coupe. Little brothers ten second 463" Olds powered Henry J. Our friends Boss 302 powered ten second Pinto. The same friends six second alcohol dragster although I think a larger tank was installed when they started running the blower motor. Loaned to a friend of little brothers for his ten second Chevy 2. I got it from a friend who had it on his fuel flathead dragster. He bought it used from who knows where.
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