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Date: 12/20/2025
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IMG_7004

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
IMG_7365

IMG_7365

Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.

Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 11226
IMG_7335

IMG_7335

New sight gage connection clamped and fuel tight. The outlet to the fuel selector has been connected.

Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 9653
IMG_6966

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
IMG_7770

IMG_7770

Calibrated sight gage with LED illumination. This really does help identify the fuel level. FYI: 6 gal to the bottom of the lower P-Clip, 7 gal to the top of the P-Clip, 8 gal to the 1st white tie, 9 gal to the 2nd tie, 10 gal to the 1st black tie, 12 g

Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 12455
IMG_6973

IMG_6973

In this view fore is down, aft is up, port to the right and starboard to the left.

Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 8734
IMG_6957

IMG_6957

Front side of the new tank.

Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 8719
IMG_7312

IMG_7312

With one final overall fit of the tank.

Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 12316
IMG_7535

IMG_7535

Then we had a bit of drama as the sink developed a leak in the feed line.

Date: 03/20/2014
Views: 10729
IMG_7736

IMG_7736

Reinstalled the shoulder harnesses and seats

Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 12828
IMG_7230

IMG_7230

It was determined that a 1/4 in (6.4 mm) thick piece of rigid urethane foam topped with cork was needed to support the front "ledge" of the tank so it wouldn't sag.

Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 10287
IMG_6956 1

IMG_6956 1

With the tank removed, the micro and urethane could be covered with cork. The cork serves to protect the tank from abrasion by the support materials. You can also see the strip of urethane applied to the top of the aluminum support for the tank ledge.

Date: 11/10/2013
Views: 9356
IMG_7730

IMG_7730

Returned the upholstery on to the back.

Date: 05/09/2014
Views: 14245
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IMG_6960 1

One needs some room near the cockpit so the wings come off. In addition, all the connections to the fuel tank were removed.

Date: 11/10/2013
Views: 9062
IMG_7285

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: 8581
IMG_6995

IMG_6995

The cutout in the passenger door sill now allows entry of the tank.

Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 12491
IMG_7367

IMG_7367

Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the starboard side.

Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 9810
IMG_6982

IMG_6982

The tank must go into this space.

Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 11183
IMG_7290

IMG_7290

Bonded in the foam and cork support for the "ledge" at the front of the tank.

Date: 02/14/2014
Views: 9141
IMG_6971

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: 8614
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