[rebel-builders] Building a leak free fuel tank.. Rebel, Elite, SR, Moose..
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:37 pm
....and if anyone is wondering what a tank skin should look like before you
expect it to seal and rivet tight. Here are some shots from yesterday.
Remember that as soon as you've cleaned.. and cleaned.. and cleaned those
skins with acetone.... until the white towel stays white.. cover the suckers
up! (no matter how quick you think you're gonna work on them again). Next
step is prepping the wing structure one more time and then sealer and rivets
to get the stringers sealed in place ...and then we'll be placing the bottom
skins.
http://www.irishfield.on.ca/gallery/tan ... brite1.jpg
http://www.irishfield.on.ca/gallery/tan ... brite2.jpg
Now I'm really starting to think I'm talking to myself here, other than Ted
and Ron following along..... ;O)
Wayne
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expect it to seal and rivet tight. Here are some shots from yesterday.
Remember that as soon as you've cleaned.. and cleaned.. and cleaned those
skins with acetone.... until the white towel stays white.. cover the suckers
up! (no matter how quick you think you're gonna work on them again). Next
step is prepping the wing structure one more time and then sealer and rivets
to get the stringers sealed in place ...and then we'll be placing the bottom
skins.
http://www.irishfield.on.ca/gallery/tan ... brite1.jpg
http://www.irishfield.on.ca/gallery/tan ... brite2.jpg
Now I'm really starting to think I'm talking to myself here, other than Ted
and Ron following along..... ;O)
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Building a leak free fuel tank.. Rebel,
Elite, SR, Moose.. breed doesn't matter.
Hoping everyone is still working hard..... the silence is deafening! ;O)
For those that didn't understand the "clip" terminology, to hold the
outboard tank rib in place, so you can seal the stringers and let them
cure
before placing the top tank skin... here's some pictures.
http://www.irishfield.on.ca/gallery/tankclip1.jpg
http://www.irishfield.on.ca/gallery/tankclip2.jpg
http://www.irishfield.on.ca/gallery/tankclip3.jpg
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Building a leak free fuel tank.. Rebel,
Elite,
SR, Moose.. breed doesn't matter.
In addition to the previous tips...
The MOST important tip that I forgot about... from the time you start
prepping/scotchbriting, 'till the time you finish having everything done
and
sealed up.... do not let an "kids" into your shop. I find the worst are
over
the age of 70 !!! They need to touch and feel everything... and that oil
from hands is all it takes to make the sealer not adhere.
If you're not going to get right to sealing after prepping... be sure to
cover everything up to keep hands off it as well as dust/dirt.
Don't scratch your nose while working with Proseal !
ALWAYS have your air hose over your shoulder on it's way to the riveter.
It
keeps it from dragging thru Proseal and snagging on stuff you don't want
it
to.
ALWAYS have your tools handy to rip your riveter apart when it hickups
on
you. If you have the tools ready it will work right thru the day.... if
not
it will jam.
Have a back up plan when your compressor launches on you half way thru
the
day... like happened to me today!
Wayne
PS.... I made a grown man cry last night after midnight! Sorry for the
restless night of tossing and turning Ted... I shouldn't have shown you
those pictures of how LITTLE Proseal I use to build a pair of Moose
tanks!
!! LMAO !!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Building a leak free fuel tank.. Rebel,
Elite,
SR, Moose.. breed doesn't matter.
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