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     1. 01:47 PM - Re: Fuel Tanks & Ribs  (Mark Chamberlain)
 
 
 
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Time: 01:47:30 PM PST US
From: "Mark Chamberlain" <10flyer@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Fuel Tanks & Ribs

--> RV10-List message posted by: "Mark Chamberlain" <10flyer@verizon.net>

Hi Rick, I finished my 10 tanks a few weeks ago and I know how you feel.
It's even worse when you have proseal added to the equation isn't it! I
lifted my skins out of the cradle a bit, shoved the rib as tightly as i
could into the leading edge portion and then pushed the skin back into the
cradle to wedge it temporarily in position. Then i clecoed from the trailing
edge forward and it seemed to pull them into alignment. I also found it
easier to clecoe the top skin/rib first since it has more curvature, then
the bottom. Hope this helps, don't hesitate to hollar if you have questions
about leak checking. I'm no expert , but i think mine came out pretty good.