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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: 7732
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IMG_6984
But there's no way to get it in. It is too wide to go between the door sills.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 7785
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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: 7646
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IMG_7567
Time to start putting upholstery back in place.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 8982
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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: 7289
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IMG_7767
The sight gage with calibration markers.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 9616
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IMG_6957
Front side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 7377
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IMG_7366
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the port side. Plastic wrap to prevent the epoxy from bonding to the tools used to hold the strip in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 9963
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IMG_7738
Everything pretty much back together. Eight months work at this point.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 15066
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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: 7521
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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: 8586
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IMG_7235
A strip being bonded to the front wall.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 7998
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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: 16149
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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: 9955
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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: 10766
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IMG_7568
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 10050
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IMG_6996
You also have to make sure you clear all the cables, plumbing and wiring in the "tunnel" area.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 7981
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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: 7441
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IMG_7736
Reinstalled the shoulder harnesses and seats
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 10277
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IMG_7438
The back is well bonded across the width of the wall, as are the two sides.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 10257
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