Today I went to the hangar to retrieve the
fuel tank. I want to do the air pressure
test in my shop at home. I gathered
together the parts necessary to perform the test. I brought everything home and proceeded to
prep the tank for the test. I put a cap
on the new vent fitting installed next to the filler inlet. I also put a cap inside of the rubber
connection hose on the tank filler neck fitting and tightened the clamps. I attached the air valve tube to the return
fuel fitting on the bottom of the tank.
I then attached a balloon to the fuel fitting on the bottom of the tank.
I used a bicycle tire pipe to pump air into the
tank. I pumped in air until the balloon
inflated. I marked the time and date on the
balloon and the test began. I will check
it later on.
I checked the balloon a couple of hours later
and it is still inflated. I am taking
that to be a good sign.
I also found air in the brake lines once
again. I will get Tim to help me get it
out once and for all.
