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IMG_7233
2-ply fiberglass strips were made up to be bonded to the inside of the unit. These strips went on all 4 sides. Here the strip is being bonded to the aft wall.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 6317
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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: 6662
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IMG_6991
Finally, that fore-aft support piece is also in the way and will have to come out.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 5403
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IMG_7319
A test fit of the top. Check of the front.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 4967
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IMG_7324
Checking the back. Looks like a good fit overall.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 7142
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IMG_7535
Then we had a bit of drama as the sink developed a leak in the feed line.
Date: 03/20/2014
Views: 6228
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IMG_6843
Back from KOSH, I get out my video snake and try to run it down into the tank to find the leak.
Date: 10/01/2013
Views: 4738
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IMG_7567
Time to start putting upholstery back in place.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 6184
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IMG_7384
Starboard side fuel outlet. No leaks here
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 4466
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IMG_7322
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 6509
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IMG_6994
Seeing where the passenger door sill will have to be cut to allow the tank to go in.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 5476
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IMG_7305
Checked, double checked and again checked all the fits.
Date: 02/16/2014
Views: 5500
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IMG_7769
And this is the 1 gallon measure used to return fuel to the tank.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 7242
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 5221
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IMG_7738
Everything pretty much back together. Eight months work at this point.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 9029
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IMG_7290
Bonded in the foam and cork support for the "ledge" at the front of the tank.
Date: 02/14/2014
Views: 5110
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IMG_7767
The sight gage with calibration markers.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 5764
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IMG_7015
Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 5322
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IMG_7712
Door sill repaired.
Date: 05/04/2014
Views: 6556
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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: 4726
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