Well, alot has gone on over the past few days or so… I finished sealing the fuel tank, let it cure for a few days, and then brought it back to the apartment to pressure test (since the apt is a controlled environment). I used the water column method again, and had a little trouble at first… I kept loosing pressure over a few hours. I discovered it was one of the hose clamps… it put a hole in the tubing I was using for the water column. Replaced it, tested again, and I am happy with the results. THANK GOD FOR NO LEAKS ON THIS ONE!!! So now things will move along at a better pace since I’m not having to play with proseal anymore. I must say, I have grown quite fond of how that stuff smells… weird I know. Anyways, im relaxing the rest of the day… A big thanks to all the military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As for the rest of you, happy Memorial Day weekend!
End Ribs completed:
Fuel Drain installed. Make sure to put proseal on the threads, but NOT on the o-ring that seals the plunger.
Rear Baffle close-up… Blobs of proseal on shop head of rivets. Also, hole in rear baffle for the fuel sender.
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