Proseal technique
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:01 pm
I have just finished assembling the bottom tank cover to my wing with
Proseal. I am using Murphy's technique of syringes to mix and apply the
Proseal. After cleaning the surfaces with Acetone and scotch bright pads, a
bead of proseal was applied to both pieces, and then uniformly spread with a
stiff brush. The parts were pressed together, clecos were inserted and then
the tank rivets are installed. When I turned the wing over I noticed that
each rivet as it was inserted in to the holes had carried the Proseal that
had previously filled that hole and was attached to the tip of the rivet.
These little beads are easily dealt with as long as one has access to the
inside of the tank. What happens to them when the top tank cover is attached
and they can't be reached? Is there a technique I should be using to
prevent the forming of these beads?
I realize the Finger Screen would prevent them from enter the fuel lines if
they detached but they could interfere with the proper operation of the
water drain.
Charlie E. 802R
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Proseal. I am using Murphy's technique of syringes to mix and apply the
Proseal. After cleaning the surfaces with Acetone and scotch bright pads, a
bead of proseal was applied to both pieces, and then uniformly spread with a
stiff brush. The parts were pressed together, clecos were inserted and then
the tank rivets are installed. When I turned the wing over I noticed that
each rivet as it was inserted in to the holes had carried the Proseal that
had previously filled that hole and was attached to the tip of the rivet.
These little beads are easily dealt with as long as one has access to the
inside of the tank. What happens to them when the top tank cover is attached
and they can't be reached? Is there a technique I should be using to
prevent the forming of these beads?
I realize the Finger Screen would prevent them from enter the fuel lines if
they detached but they could interfere with the proper operation of the
water drain.
Charlie E. 802R
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