05 Fitting the new tank

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Fuel Tank Replacement

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05 Fitting the new tank

The new tank doesn't just drop into the big hole. It doesn't fit. It is too wide to go between the door sills. I chose to make a cutout in the passenger door sill to allow the tank to go in. In addition, one of the forward supports and the aileron tie rod were in the way and had to be removed to allow the tank to go in.

Date: 07/14/2014

Owner: rlborger

Size: 17 items

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	IMG_7014 Next catch was where the filler needed to go into its' position. There was a piece blocking which had to be removed. Date: 10/23/2013 Views: 12195
	IMG_7015 Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less. Date: 10/23/2013 Views: 10307
	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: 11397
	IMG_7232 Must have had the tank in/out two dozen times determining necessary clearances and supports. Date: 01/26/2014 Views: 10830
	IMG_7290 Bonded in the foam and cork support for the "ledge" at the front of the tank. Date: 02/14/2014 Views: 10080
	IMG_7305 Checked, double checked and again checked all the fits. Date: 02/16/2014 Views: 10362
	IMG_7312 With one final overall fit of the tank. Date: 02/17/2014 Views: 13584

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