Monthly Archives: February 2009

Leak Test – LEFT Tank

Today, I rushed home from work to see if the proseal on the rear baffle and fuel sender was cured enough to pressure test the tank.  Give it a good press, and no finger print impression left… good to go!  … Continue reading

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Fuel Sender…

Put in the fuel sender today (float type).  Pretty straight forward… bend and cut the arm as shown in the plans, and throw it in there… check the Ohms for empty and full to make sure it is reading its … Continue reading

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FINALLY Closed One Up… Rear Baffle!

So I finally got to seal the rear baffle of the tank today.  First I put proseal around all connections inside and outside the tank.  Then put the bead of sealant along the holes where the rear baffle ties into … Continue reading

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Safety Wired flop tube fitting, & installed…

Finally got my hands on some .032 safety wire.  Got the fitting torqued, safey wired, and installed on the tank.  Also installed the fuel return line and the anti-hangup bracket on the inspection hole.  Now all I have to do … Continue reading

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Ok, So I bought a Plane!!

Ended up with a ’68 Cherokee 180!  This thing climbs like a home-sick angel!  Here’s some pics:   

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