DD- Tank Size

[smokemjoe]

DD: Would you post the size of tanks that will work for the bowling ball mortars, I got 2 tanks that are  9 in. on the OD, 58 in. long and wt. is 113 lbs. each. Thanks-

[Evil Dog]

Seems to me that there was a thread a long time ago (like maybe 2 or 3 years) where it was mentioned that not all oxygen tanks were created equal....  they were measuring by circumference to find the right one.

[Double D]

DD: Would you post the size of tanks that will work for the bowling ball mortars, I got 2 tanks that are  9 in. on the OD, 58 in. long and wt. is 113 lbs. each. Thanks-

The correct tank is listed in the references sticky. 

[Double D]

I looked it up for you.

The Pressure tank need to make the expansion chamber for a bowling ball mortar for is the 300 CF, DOT 3AA2400 made by Taylor Wharton.

[Cat Whisperer]

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The correct tank is listed in the references sticky. 

Dang!  That's too easy.     

[Double D]

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The correct tank is listed in the references sticky. 

Dang!  That's too easy.     

You been away, working...when I put this up.

[smokemjoe]

Thanks fellows for the help, My 2 tanks  mike at 9 in.on OD,looks like  29 1/2 cirm,The balls mikes 8.563 in cold state, This gives about 1/4 in walls, My tanks dont have the markings as DD stated, one is a Carbon dioxide tank. and other is oxg. tank. 58 in. long without the valve, Hope to cut soon, Got 17 balls now,If they dont fit I will grind the side down to fit. Have you ever had loose bowling balls in your trunk living in a town full of hills,

[Double D]

Grind what?

Just keep looking for the right size tank.  I don think either one you have will fit unless it has those markings.  Just keep looking.

[Cat Whisperer]

Grind what?

Just keep looking for the right size tank.  I don think either one you have will fit unless it has those markings.  Just keep looking.

Having limited resources in time ( it has been 5 years I've been looking ) I think I'll build a rod to go through the BB, anchor one end to a sabot (to keep the azimuth of the BB aligned to the bore) and then turn them down around a band.

[SLEEPY BEEPER]

If the tanks are clean (Not much paint or dirt build up) and the tape measure is 100% tight all the way around. Then a measurement of 29.5 inches around. Would be a good indication you have the right tank. But this is the time to control the addiction. Out of sight. Out of mind. Send me the tanks.