The fuel tanks are now 100% complete. The left tank held all of the pressure overnight and into this morning. I’m super happy that is now resolved and I will need to put that on my annual check to see how that sealant is doing. I might also see what Read more
I went ahead and verified that the right tank is 100% good. It held air for 24 hours so that tank is solid and sealed. I went ahead and had my wonderful wife help me reinstall a few bolts. I’ll get the rest of them tomorrow as I get time Read more
Now I’ve not pressure tested it (boy I hope I got it all…) but I’ve sealed up the tank again, sanded the outside of the tank and primed it. Took a bit today but I got it all done. I really really hope it is sealed now. I put quite Read more
I decided to go ahead and prime the outside of the tanks just to make sure to keep the oxidation to a minimum on the plane but it looks like it beat me to it. I’m going to guess something in that soapy water mixture was corrosive to the aluminum Read more
After I fixed the two leaks that were near the gas cap, I went to pressure test it again and I had three leaks near the fuel level sender! I pulled the fuel level sender off and looked in and the bead looked just fine, which is the crazy part. Read more
The first thing I got to was the tanks. My testing kit arrived and I got it all setup. Luckily the right tank did not have any leaks, but the left tank had two. But luckily those two leaks were right near the gas cap so I was able to Read more
I got the rest of the 40 rivets set and I drilled and dimpled the screw holes on the edge of the skin. Now I just need to let these sit for a few more days to make 100% sure they are cured and hopefully the pressure testing kit will Read more
The rear baffles and Z brackets have now been installed on both tanks! I’m so glad that part is done and I can’t wait for my test kits to arrive so I can verify they are 100% sealed. I know the front half is sealed so now I just need Read more
The leak testing was successful apart from the caps and the seal I did on the fuel vent line. With those fixed it did not leak anymore. I went ahead and installed the fuel return ports so that I can have it there when I finally make my decision on Read more
I felt it would be prudent to test the tanks in their current state for leaks. There are different ways everyone has done this but I’m just going to do water for now. I filled them up with water and the only leaks I had was my tape job trying Read more