misc
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:50 am
I recently finished the bottom of my first tank and although it was a long
day, it was not a really troublesome or even too messy a project. I guess
the jury is still out tho until I pressure test. If that goes well I'll now
just look forward to the windshield. :)
PS: Digressing further, someone recently wrote in asking about tools and one
that I've not seen mentioned but came in very handy for me is simply a little
awl with 1/8" diameter shaft. I use this numerous times to help bring over
underlying rivet holes to align, such as rib flanges to wing skins. Works
well especially if you are doing things by yourself.
-Ben/496R
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day, it was not a really troublesome or even too messy a project. I guess
the jury is still out tho until I pressure test. If that goes well I'll now
just look forward to the windshield. :)
PS: Digressing further, someone recently wrote in asking about tools and one
that I've not seen mentioned but came in very handy for me is simply a little
awl with 1/8" diameter shaft. I use this numerous times to help bring over
underlying rivet holes to align, such as rib flanges to wing skins. Works
well especially if you are doing things by yourself.
-Ben/496R
Britt
I used less than a quart on both tanks for my Rebel. Leak tested overnight
after replacing several rivets that made bubbles and no leaks. Be very
liberal with the sealant and prepare the surfaces as everyone suggests and
it will be much less painful than a visit to the dentist. Would much rather
proseal than sit in the chair!!!
Steve W.
Rebel 637
From: Reed Britt Civ OO-ALC/MADE <Britt.REED@HILL.af.mil>
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To: "'rebel-builders@dcsol.com'" <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: RE: Windshield Mounting
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 07:50:23 -0700
I thought the most dreaded task was the gas tank - proseal - Now you are
stacking them up an me - Bummer
Britt - SR194
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of steve
whitenect
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 7:15 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Windshield Mounting
Hi All
Began the most dreaded task- THE WINDSHIELD!!!!! Have it trimmed in the
front with an even fit but still quite a bit of a bending or spring load on
the sides. It wants to rise up when I push the sides in. Has anyone cut
the top off of the windshield just behind the front square cage? I'm not
installing the roof windows so I don't see this as a problem. I may be
missing something but there doesn't seem to be anything holding this long
overlapped piece between the top retaining strip and the top of the side
strips? Did the rivets in the two small front windows take care of this?
Also in the instructions at the top of the side strips there is an
indication of 1 1/4 distance of what??? Cut the glass 1 1/4 down from the
wing attachment point?? doesn't make sence. Thanks for the anticipated
incoming help!
Steve W.
Rebel #637
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