---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 07/09/07: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:29 AM - Craziest Cessna crash (nico css) 2. 10:18 AM - Re: How to seal fuel tank access plates (Larry Schneider) 3. 12:55 PM - Re: Craziest Cessna crash (Correct link now, sorry about that) (nico css) 4. 06:55 PM - Re: How to seal fuel tank access plates (FRED LA FORGE) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:29:44 AM PST US From: "nico css" Subject: Rocket-List: Craziest Cessna crash This is the craziest I've ever seen. http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/903-full.html#195584 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:18:04 AM PST US From: "Larry Schneider" Subject: Re: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates Pro Seal on both the plate and sending unit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Stone To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 4:21 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates Thanks for your response. What about for the fuel sender units (vans), use the rubber gasket by itself, proseal by itself or combo? Thanks, Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: FRED LA FORGE To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:48 AM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates You can get a pro sealed access cover off with a putty knife. Fred LaForge EAA tech counselor,RV-4, HR-II project ----- Original Message ----- From: FRED LA FORGE To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:56 AM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates When I built my RV-4 I used the gaskets Van supplied,,,,, Big mistake. I cleaned it up and re-assembled it with Pro seal, haven't had a problem since. My Rocket tanks are Pro Sealed. Fred LaForge EAA tech counselor,RV-4, HR-II project ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Stone To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 1:44 PM Subject: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates What is the latest greatest way to get a long lasting seal on the access plate to tank and the sender flange to plate junctures? Last I heard Van said to just use the cork gasket material for the plate and the rubber gasket material for the sender. Over the years I've heard some guys use just proseal and others use the gaskets with proseal on all surfaces. Removing a tank to correct seepage is unthinkable, however, having to remove the access plate to get inside the tank seems possible should a leak elsewhere in the tank develop, hence the dilemma. TIA, Jim Stone HRII Louisville 502 254-3214 href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List">http://www.matron href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List">http://www.matron href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rocket-List">http://www.matron href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:55:20 PM PST US From: "nico css" Subject: Rocket-List: RE: Craziest Cessna crash (Correct link now, sorry about that) Sorry, Folks. This is the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Yf6_MVTck ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:55:10 PM PST US From: "FRED LA FORGE" Subject: Re: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates Proseal it with NO gasket. And be sure theres a little proseal under the screw heads Fred LaForge EAA tech counselor,RV-4, HR-II project ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Stone To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 4:21 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates Thanks for your response. What about for the fuel sender units (vans), use the rubber gasket by itself, proseal by itself or combo? Thanks, Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: FRED LA FORGE To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:48 AM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates You can get a pro sealed access cover off with a putty knife. Fred LaForge EAA tech counselor,RV-4, HR-II project ----- Original Message ----- From: FRED LA FORGE To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:56 AM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates When I built my RV-4 I used the gaskets Van supplied,,,,, Big mistake. I cleaned it up and re-assembled it with Pro seal, haven't had a problem since. My Rocket tanks are Pro Sealed. Fred LaForge EAA tech counselor,RV-4, HR-II project ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Stone To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 1:44 PM Subject: Rocket-List: How to seal fuel tank access plates What is the latest greatest way to get a long lasting seal on the access plate to tank and the sender flange to plate junctures? Last I heard Van said to just use the cork gasket material for the plate and the rubber gasket material for the sender. Over the years I've heard some guys use just proseal and others use the gaskets with proseal on all surfaces. Removing a tank to correct seepage is unthinkable, however, having to remove the access plate to get inside the tank seems possible should a leak elsewhere in the tank develop, hence the dilemma. 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