---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/31/11: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:21 AM - Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. (Lynn Matteson) 2. 02:28 PM - Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. (Dave) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:21:31 AM PST US From: Lynn Matteson Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Pinhole leak in top of tank. Six or seven years since I re-Kreemed my fiberglas tanks, and they're still going strong without leaks or any other problems...and that's almost 1200 flying hours. Lynn Matteson Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger Jabiru 2200, #2062 Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip Electroair direct-fire ignition system Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm) Status: down for repair.... On Oct 30, 2011, at 4:51 PM, Lowell Fitt wrote: > 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 > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > 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 > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http:// > www.matronhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http:// > forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/ > contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c _- > www.matronics.com/contribution _- > =========================================================== ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:28:47 PM PST US From: "Dave " Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Pinhole leak in top of tank. Thanks for the help guys. I'll be re- sloshing with thinned Kreem, and also hitting the area with epoxy, and also applying a thin sheet of aluminum and Proseal over the area. The last one was suggested and I didn't think it would look very nice, but I'll have to patch over the area anyway so it might be an idea. Dave G KF IV 1050 582 > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of > Lynn Matteson > Sent: October-31-11 7:19 AM > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Pinhole leak in top of tank. > > > Six or seven years since I re-Kreemed my fiberglas tanks, and > they're still going strong without leaks or any other > problems...and that's almost 1200 flying hours. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.