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IMG_7226
Here the urethane on the aluminum ledge has also been covered with cork. The cork both served to protect the tank and the urethane.
Date: 01/19/2014
Views: 3838
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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: 5813
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IMG_7005
The space with the aileron tie rod and starboard side support removed.
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 4239
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IMG_7382
Blue fuel in the tank.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 3807
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IMG_7767
The sight gage with calibration markers.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 4575
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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: 5137
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IMG_6982
The tank must go into this space.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 4667
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IMG_7313
The filler neck and vent installed in the tank.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 4554
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IMG_7365
Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 5371
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IMG_7736
Reinstalled the shoulder harnesses and seats
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 4884
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IMG_7324
Checking the back. Looks like a good fit overall.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 5752
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IMG_6960
The rotary tool that did most of the cutting. Front and rear sides of the back rest.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 3830
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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: 5550
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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: 5071
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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: 4066
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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: 4894
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IMG_7567
Time to start putting upholstery back in place.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 4919
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IMG_7004
Here you see that the fuel outlets won't go past the pitch connection rod between the sticks. And this can not be removed to be replaced at a later date. The outlets have to be trimmed back by about 1/4 in (6.4 mm).
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 4930
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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: 3949
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IMG_7282
Two venting outlets.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 4459
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