PC1800 Front Shovel (1/12)

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I did manage to spend some time on building the hydraulic tank, it is 2" x 5" x 14" long and if filled to the top would hold about 2200cc, hoping to have just under 2000cc in the tank when in use.

Still need to make a few changes to the intank strainer but this will the general idea
(#60 stainless steel mesh , really wanted to use #100 but couldn't get any)






I welded a baffle plate inside the tank, the idea is to help push air bubbles up and away from the suction side, not sure if it will be of any help in such a small tank but thoght I would try it anyway....

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Here is the tank before welding....



After welding I used this small valve to pressure check the tank for leaks...added about 25 psi of air and sprayed the tank with soapy water and looked for air bubbles...all good!!





The finished tank...."big and ugly".... just like the machine it's going in!!