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1. 05:26 AM - Re: Re: Wingtanks (ctmcdowell@comcast.net)
2. 06:00 AM - Re: Wingtanks (dave)
3. 06:50 AM - Re: Hand Held Radio (Jim_and_Lucy Chuk)
4. 07:46 AM - Re: Wingtanks (Av8r3400)
5. 08:31 AM - Re: Re: Wingtanks (paul wilson)
6. 10:18 AM - Corrosion Protection for Flaperons? (FlyboyTR)
7. 04:09 PM - Re: Corrosion Protection for Flaperons? (Roger Lee)
8. 05:23 PM - Re: Corrosion Protection for Flaperons? (Av8r3400)
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Fiberglas tanks and Ethanol .=C2- I first saw what Ethanol does to f iber
glas tanks a few years ago. Sport fishing boat with glass tanks built in 70
's. The Ethanol dissolved the resin from the inside of the tank and sent it
up into the fuel filter and into the engine. It looked like thick dark syr
up.=C2- Cost a few thousand dollars to fix. I believe the date for Ethano
l compatible fiberglass is 1988. Someone correct me if this date is wrong.
=C2- I used a product to line the inside of gas tanks years ago to stop r
ust and permanently plug pinholes. Worked great with no adverse affects. An
y interested?-Tom
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From: " dave " < dave @ cfisher .com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 8:00:28 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Kitfox -List: Re: Wingtanks
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John, My tank are early 1990s vintage and I have over 850 hours in last 3 y
ears alone wince ethanol gas was mandated here in Canada. No leaks or probl
ems =C2-yet. =C2-Mine do not have any sloshing inside.
Have you seen any tanks actually leak or fall apart due to ethanol? I hear
of them but Have not seen any yet.
Second question...... =C2-Droop tips vs hoerner style tips
-what gain or losses can be had ? and on model IV wing and early under camb
er wings.
-what is the pricing on your hoerner tips ?
Thanks ,
Dave
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Lion8 wrote:
> Fiberglas tanks and Ethanol. I first saw what Ethanol does to fiberglas tanks
a few years ago. Sport fishing boat with glass tanks built in 70's. The Ethanol
dissolved the resin from the inside of the tank and sent it up into the fuel
filter and into the engine. It looked like thick dark syrup. Cost a few thousand
dollars to fix. I believe the date for Ethanol compatible fiberglass is
1988. Someone correct me if this date is wrong. I used a product to line the
inside of gas tanks years ago to stop rust and permanently plug pinholes. Worked
great with no adverse affects. Any interested?-Tom
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I think
that the vinyl ester resin is the key as early tanks were poly ester resin.
Ours I think are made from vinyl ester resin.
The point is all the hype about ethanol eating Kitfox tanks has really not proven
to happening. 1970 boats sure but not relevant.
No need to slosh Kreem if there really is not a problem. A poorly sloshed tank
can cause more probelms than without.l
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I've had one of these for 2 or 3 years. Seems to work just fine for me. I
t was also about the best price for any handheld I found. Jim Chuk Avids
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> Subject: Kitfox-List: Hand Held Radio
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> Date: Tue=2C 5 Jan 2010 07:27:30 -0800
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> Thinking of picking up a hand-held for back-up and com testing. I like th
e Vertex VXA-220 for it's size=2C anybody have experience with this unit?
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Okay, here is the $64k question:
Is there a way, to visually (or otherwise) test weather your tanks are Polyester
or vinylester resin?
[Question]
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Av8r3400
Kitfox Model IV-1200 W/912UL & IVO
Kitfox Model IV-1050 W/912UL & Warp
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Ask John. Its all about the build date.
Internal coatings with any glass tanks could be still required to
seal the pin holes. Test your tanks for pinholes before installation.
PW
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At 07:43 AM 1/6/2010, you wrote:
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>Okay, here is the $64k question:
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>Is there a way, to visually (or otherwise) test weather your tanks
>are Polyester or vinylester resin?
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>Av8r3400
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>Kitfox Model IV-1200 W/912UL & IVO
>Kitfox Model IV-1050 W/912UL & Warp
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| Subject: | Corrosion Protection for Flaperons? |
I have removed my flaperons for corrosion removal and painting. I am concerned
about possible corrosion inside. After stripping, priming and painting I noted
one of the end caps was slightly loose. I removed it so I could epoxy it back
into position. Then I realized there is no type of corrosion protection inside
the flaperons. :(
My flaperons have always held water from rain and washing and I am careful to keep
it as dry as possible. I am planning to drill a few more holes for better
draining.
Here is my main concern What can I use to pour into the various sections of the
flaperons to coat the aluminum inside? I have considered Linseed Oil. However,
Im really not sure what is best. Linseed Oil wont hurt my new paint, it is
easily available and Im sure would create a dripping mess for a while (I can
live with thatfor a while)!
Suggestions?
Travis :D
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Mobile, AL
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Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
ADI-II Autopilot
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| Subject: | Re: Corrosion Protection for Flaperons? |
"Corrosion -X or T-9"
T-9 was made for Boeing for corrosion. When I manufactured Dive compressors we
used either one. Both work very well even against salt water. T-9 will leave a
longer lasting film to help block out all moisture.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Repair Center
520-574-1080
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| Subject: | Re: Corrosion Protection for Flaperons? |
Take care that what ever product you use does not break down the foam ribs in the
flaperon.
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Thanks,
Av8r3400
Kitfox Model IV-1200 W/912UL & IVO
Kitfox Model IV-1050 W/912UL & Warp
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