CMP Ford F-AT Quad...help?

[DaveW]

Thanks David for your input.
When I get to the front, I will look at the pulleys up there.

I am a Class A Auto Mechanic as well, but what I know as a "Transfer Case"
may be called something else (eg transfer box)in other countries, and on other types of vehicles, and from different eras.
Thats why I sometimes stumble with the actual names of things.

Here in North America, its generally referred to as a Transfer Case (on a 4x4 vehicle).

Funny thing...in Canada, a prop shaft is on an aircraft.
The tube connecting a transmission to an axle/diff is a driveshaft.

but once, when I was in England, helping my Dad fix his car, we went to buy parts for his driveshaft and they tried to sell us parts for the rear axle/diff.
We did not realize that terms were displaced, and we actually needed prop shaft parts!

...
anyway...
I have been referring to photos of three or four different types of frames/chassis
to get various angles.
And I am aware that cross members and other things are in different places along the frame.
I have a plan of the 4x4 Quad frame, so I am doing my best to keep things proportioned to that.

[Niels V]

a bit late reply but this might give you an ideal how the winch cable runs.
photo credit to Hermann Van Hove

[DaveW]

GREAT! thanks

[DaveW]

The current state of affairs...

[DaveW]

I need some more help!!

But first, the current state of affairs:




Okay...

Fuel Tanks....I assume the Quad Gun Tractor has two tanks, both the same.
Are they the same size as the larger, longer vehicles?

What are the rough dimensions of the tanks?
Mine are scale 10" x 10" by 31" long...which I think is too small.
I'm also not sure if they are close to square, or are they rectangular?
(wider than tall?)

And, what is the position of the filler neck.
I've got pics of Tanks with filler necks in different places...I don't know what tanks go with what vehicle.

Exhaust system...
my current plan is to create a y-pipe under the motor, connecting to the left side pipe.
Then straight back to a straight inline Silencer, with a 90 degree outlet pipe after that.
The Silencer appears to mount under the frame inside of the left fuel tank.
But I am unsure of where the exhaust outlet sits.

Can anyone answer any of this?
I appreciate it if you can.

[Harlé Sylvain]

Hello
Good job!
Yes they are two same size tank , 26x30x82 cm , they are each side along the frame, the filler neck is short and strait .

Hope it helps

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by DaveW

I need some more help!!

Fuel Tanks....I assume the Quad Gun Tractor has two tanks, both the same.
Are they the same size as the larger, longer vehicles?

What are the rough dimensions of the tanks?
Mine are scale 10" x 10" by 31" long...which I think is too small.
I'm also not sure if they are close to square, or are they rectangular?
(wider than tall?)

Both of the fuel tanks on any CMP are the same size as each other, BUT the Gun Tractors (both Ford and Chev) and the C60X 6x6 have larger 20 Gallon tanks (12" wide x 13.5" deep x 40" long), while all other CMPs have 12.5 Gallon tanks. These were 12" wide x 10" deep x 32" long (Same as the metric dimensions given by Harlé).

[DaveW]

excellent info...thank you both!!!!!!!!

and that photo helps too.

So, the Quad tanks are close to the same dimensions, except longer.
I may stick with my current design, until I have the body in place.
If I can enlarge the tanks, I will, when I know exactly how well they fit.