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IMG_6975
The crack as viewed from the underside. it is about 1 5/8 in (4 cm) long and 1/32 in (1 mm) wide. Notice the blue staining on the underside surface.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 10837
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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: 10294
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IMG_7430
The front has bonded nicely around the sight gage entry.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 9618
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IMG_7382
Blue fuel in the tank.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 10207
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IMG_7767
The sight gage with calibration markers.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 12979
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IMG_7319
A test fit of the top. Check of the front.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 9578
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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: 11698
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IMG_7282
Two venting outlets.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 10203
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IMG_7567
Time to start putting upholstery back in place.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 10973
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IMG_7232
Must have had the tank in/out two dozen times determining necessary clearances and supports.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 10436
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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: 9336
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IMG_6957
Front side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 9576
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IMG_7312
With one final overall fit of the tank.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 13151
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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: 11947
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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: 9847
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IMG_6956
Back side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 9406
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IMG_7374
The filtering funnel keeps crap out of the fuel tank
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 9610
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IMG_7324
Checking the back. Looks like a good fit overall.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 12292
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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: 10009
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IMG_6961
The cut on the real side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 10419
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