Today Tim went with me to the hangar. We worked on the fuel tank together. We mixed up a batch of Pro-Seal and started
installing some of the modification parts and pieces. First we installed the new vent fitting at
the rear of the tank. It was a challenge to get the fitting into the hole along
with Pro-seal and then get a retaining nut to tighten. I was able to get it on and it looks good
from the top and from the inside.
Next we tackled the installation of the
reinforcement plates in the forward corners.
I clecoed the plates in place and then we began to install the Cherry
Max rivets in the right front corner. What
a mess it made. We then installed the
plate in the left front corner. We
installed the Cherry Max rivets and then the 3-machine screws and nuts. We also replaced all of the blind rivets
along the bottom and edges of the tank.
All of the rivets and fasteners are installed
with Pro-Seal. The last thing we did was
install the Moller fuel gauge in the top of the tank. I will let it cure for a couple of days
before I do a final inside cleaning and install the sender plate on the forward
end. After I install the sender plate and let the Pro-Seal
cure for a few days I will retest for leaks.
My next efforts will be to fabricate and install the vent plumbing system
and the upholstery on the baggage compartment bulkhead.
