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1. 07:35 AM - Re: No charge (frank3)
2. 10:02 AM - Pinhole leak in top of tank. (Dave G)
3. 10:34 AM - Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. (dave)
4. 01:31 PM - Re: Re: No charge (RogerMcConnell)
5. 01:55 PM - Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. (Lowell Fitt)
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Howdy Roger
Don't know how your electrical system is set up. Two things to check. First,
your voltmeter is probably measuring the available system current (current from
regulator + battery - load) and not output from your regulator so you need to
go through the process of assuring the regulator voltage is adequate. Second,
is it possible you have over loaded the system and are drawing from the battery?
Add up you amp draw & see if you're within limits of the generator output.
Next time you fly and experience the voltage reduction begin turning equipment
off and see if the voltage goes back up. If you haven't already, trade
out your incandescent bulbs for LED.
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Frank McDonald
Kitfox S7
912S, Sensenich Composite 3 Blade
Acworth, GA
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| Subject: | Pinhole leak in top of tank. |
I arrived at the airport yesterday and found a section of the finish lifted
about 2" wide and 5-6" long near the top inboard portion of the right tank.
quite a small leak, I assume it's a pinhole, quite small at any rate. I will
have to remove the wing to address it. I looked up all the posts about
sloshing with various compounds. My tanks were made in 1992 and I'm looking
for experience with various compounds.
Is sloshing with acetone or MEK and then with thinned Kreem going to work?
Is it still the factory recommended solution? I ask because the Kreem site
specifically says it is NOT for fibreglass tanks.
Caswell plating has an epoxy resin that is compatible with fibreglass, but
everyone talking about it on their site says it hardens rock hard and I'm
thinking flexible is a good idea for Kitfox tanks.
http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm
Hirsch Auto has fibreglass compatible and flexible sealer.
http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GTS
Kreem is of course still available and I could simply replace the tank. The
problem is not related to alcohol, it's simply a small leak that I think has
just developed over time.
Looking for experiences/ discussion for a solution. Speed is not a factor I
am laying the aircraft up for a while to address a couple of problems.
Dave G.
KF IV 1050 582
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| Subject: | Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. |
Pinhole leak in top of tank.Get some expoty from Canadian Tire or Home
depot -- Marine epoxy should work fine for top of tank
looks something like this
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/epxy_mrn_s/overview/Loctite-Epoxy-Marine
.htm
or get that knead together stuff
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Thanks guys, good info.....I'm ordering a new voltage regular right now.
Roger McConnell
Model 7
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| Subject: | Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. |
Pinhole leak in top of tank.Dave,
I had the same problem with a 1993 tank, however mine appeared as small
BB sized bubbles in the top tank inboard of the filler neck. Since my
tanks were factory Kreemed, I resloshed. Kreem and fiberglass? That
sounds like a little bit of Lawyer speak to me. I would think that
Kreem would adhere better to a resin than to metal and they claim
independent tasting shows it is ethanol resistant, but that is just my
logic talking. Personally, I think I would go with Kreem. My new
projects tanks are 1992 vintage - factory Kreemed, but never seen gas,
so take it for what it's worth.
Lowell
From: Dave G
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:55 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Pinhole leak in top of tank.
I arrived at the airport yesterday and found a section of the finish
lifted about 2" wide and 5-6" long near the top inboard portion of the
right tank. quite a small leak, I assume it's a pinhole, quite small at
any rate. I will have to remove the wing to address it. I looked up all
the posts about sloshing with various compounds. My tanks were made in
1992 and I'm looking for experience with various compounds.
Is sloshing with acetone or MEK and then with thinned Kreem going to
work? Is it still the factory recommended solution? I ask because the
Kreem site specifically says it is NOT for fibreglass tanks.
Caswell plating has an epoxy resin that is compatible with fibreglass,
but everyone talking about it on their site says it hardens rock hard
and I'm thinking flexible is a good idea for Kitfox tanks.
http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm
Hirsch Auto has fibreglass compatible and flexible sealer.
http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GTS
Kreem is of course still available and I could simply replace the tank.
The problem is not related to alcohol, it's simply a small leak that I
think has just developed over time.
Looking for experiences/ discussion for a solution. Speed is not a
factor I am laying the aircraft up for a while to address a couple of
problems.
Dave G.
KF IV 1050 582
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