Eagler's Nest
General Category => Off Topics and General Interest => Topic started by: dave ingalls on May 07, 2014, 03:06:53 PM
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I just bought a LE with a fiberglass wing tank, that was ruined by gasohol. I planned to split the tank; clean out the gunk; coat with a alcohol resistant paint; and reassemble with epoxy and FG tape. On researching the coatings available; I find a lot of conflicting info. My assessment of all this info; is that none of the available coatings are reliable. Does anyone know of a readymade tank that will fit in the LE airfoil?
Dave Ingalls
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The wing tank is here - down a few screens - on sale 20% off - you're a lucky guy - Severance is flying one of these: http://www.teammini-max.com/online-store/ (http://www.teammini-max.com/online-store/)
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Yes, I have one and very happy with it!! EXCEPT i didn't/couldn't put a finger strainer inside the tank......
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Yes, I have one and very happy with it!! EXCEPT i didn't/couldn't put a finger strainer inside the tank......
Bob:
I don't know how the Team tank sump are is made but the tank I built is on my website at http://angoraaffaire.com/leu/ (http://angoraaffaire.com/leu/) and I embedded a .125 alum plate in the bottom of the sump - drilled/tapped a hole that takes one of these drains threaded in from the outside - easy to inspect too: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/fingstrainers.php?clickkey=18612 (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/fingstrainers.php?clickkey=18612)
Steve
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Yeah, Steve. I tried to build a glass tank, but couldn't get all the leaks stopped.......
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Steve; Bob; Thanks very much for your prompt replies. Much appreciated. Dave I