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This page was updated on 10/04/2008

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Fuel Tank Installation

 
7/5/06- I hung my fuel tank from some clothesline to get an idea of how it fits.  It is a very tight fit between the tubing that goes from 0-0 to 30 so right now the rear of the tank is 1 degree higher than the front.  I would raise the front a bit, but it might not clear the front cabanes so I'm going to install the cabanes before finishing the tank installation.
7/5/06- To install the tank mount bushings, drilled 1/4" holes spaced 2" apart in a 2x4 and bolted the bushings to it.
7/5/06- Then I clamped the 2x4 in the proper position on the longeron.
7/5/06- Finally, I tack welded the bushings in place.
8/1/06-  The tank just doesn't fit properly because the interior tubes that mount from 0-0 to 0-24 are located a bit too far inboard.  I'm going to have to cut the 2 tubes out and re-weld them once the fuel tank is installed.  
9/1/08- Here are the parts for 1 of 2 of my fuel valves.  The handles came off a Stearman.
9/20/08- The fuel linkages are done.  The top valve is for the upper wing tank, the bottom valve for the main tank.  The top tank drains into the main tank.