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IMG_6858
The old fittings as removed from the old tank. Vent on left, starboard outlet in the middle and port outlet on the right.
Date: 10/01/2013
Views: 10033
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IMG_7313
The filler neck and vent installed in the tank.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 9565
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IMG_7004
Here you see that the fuel outlets won't go past the pitch connection rod between the sticks. And this can not be removed to be replaced at a later date. The outlets have to be trimmed back by about 1/4 in (6.4 mm).
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 9880
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IMG_7285
The new sight gage running up the back rest. 2 P-clips hold it in place. The new sight gage is also back lit with a strip of LED lights.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 8578
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IMG_7735
Not as nice as it was but still not looking too shabby.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 12181
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IMG_7314
The port side outlet installed. Fuel outlet to the fuel selector is on the starboard side and the outlet to the new sight gage on the port side.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8979
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IMG_6961
The cut on the real side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 9627
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IMG_6989
In addition, the aileron tie rod between the sticks is in the way and will have to come out.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 11153
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IMG_7321
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 11855
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IMG_7015
Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 9339
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IMG_7029
Supporting material in the form of rigid polyurethane sheet and micro/epoxy mix are laid out on the bottom of the fuselage.
Date: 10/31/2013
Views: 8638
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 8791
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IMG_6971
The top of the old tank exposed. At this point the rotary tool was used to attack the old tank.
Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 8610
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IMG_6976
At this point all that's left is that portion of the tank which was bonded to the back of the back rest.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 8624
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IMG_7738
Everything pretty much back together. Eight months work at this point.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 17748
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IMG_7374
The filtering funnel keeps crap out of the fuel tank
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 8768
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IMG_6966
Selfie of the protective gear needed. There was a LOT of fiberglass dust flying during the cutting.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 9201
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IMG_7704
And fixing the passenger side door sill.
Date: 05/02/2014
Views: 13788
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IMG_7536
It was a pretty good flow of water for a while. Flooding the back of the hanger. No real damage as, from previous experience, I try to keep things off the hanger floor in any case.
Date: 03/20/2014
Views: 12426
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IMG_7383
Port fuel outlet . There was one small leak on the outlet to the fuel selector. I had wrenches ready, just in case, so it was easy to tighten that last bit to end the leak.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 8793
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