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IMG_7367
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the starboard side.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 8653
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IMG_7393
Shot bags (25 lbs each) to hold the top in place for the final bonding. 2 plies of fiberglass over a micro filler in the cut.
Date: 03/01/2014
Views: 8404
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IMG_7430
The front has bonded nicely around the sight gage entry.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 7768
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IMG_7235
A strip being bonded to the front wall.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 7953
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IMG_7319
A test fit of the top. Check of the front.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 7758
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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: 9904
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IMG_7382
Blue fuel in the tank.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 8392
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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: 7682
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IMG_7384
Starboard side fuel outlet. No leaks here
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 7399
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IMG_7374
The filtering funnel keeps crap out of the fuel tank
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 7175
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IMG_7335
New sight gage connection clamped and fuel tight. The outlet to the fuel selector has been connected.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8543
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IMG_7356
The starboard side outlet with all fuel lines connected.
Date: 02/19/2014
Views: 7391
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IMG_7373
The vent system with all vent lines from the fuel sight gage and tank vents connected to the aircraft filler vent system.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 8511
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IMG_7282
Two venting outlets.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 8465
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IMG_7313
The filler neck and vent installed in the tank.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8532
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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: 7870
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IMG_7315
The starboard side outlet installed. Fuel outlet to the fuel selector is on the port side and fuel return from the engine is on the starboard side.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8088
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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: 7473
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IMG_6962
Old 1/4 in (6.4 mm) vent on the top. Totally inadequate for the job. New 3/8 in (9.5 mm) vent on the bottom.
Date: 11/13/2013
Views: 7602
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IMG_7281
This picture illustrates how the new vent will be installed to obtain the best venting possible within the limits of the tank.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 7679
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