either... and they don't leak.
After a dozen or more sets of tanks... instead of getting cocky I'm getting
more cautious. I guess that's a good thing!
The main thing is good lighting in a few directions... and thought and more
thought on how to get sealer into places.. how to make it stay there. Many
of the rework jobs I've been into leaked because lads thought that riveting
stuff together and smearing sealer overtop of everything would work.
;O)
----- Original Message -----
From: <jessejenks72@gmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:56 AM
Subject: [rebel-builders] Re: [rebel-builders] Building a leak free fuel
tank.. Rebel, Elite, SR, Moose.. breed doesn't matter.
I don't think I was quite as thorough as you Wayne. But close...I cleaned
really well, and not a drip so far (a year).
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone
----- Reply message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: [rebel-builders] Building a leak free fuel tank.. Rebel, Elite,
SR, Moose.. breed doesn't matter.
Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 8:54 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 today.
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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