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Thanks for the suggestion
robert
> Date: Sat=2C 19 Sep 2009 21:21:57 -0500
> From: steve@newtech.com
> To: rv6-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV6-List: Leaking tank
>
>
> Robert Murillo wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bud:
> >
> > But the questions I have is=2C how do you fix the problem=2C=2C=2C I wA
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> > HEAR SOLUTIONS
> >
> > how do you seal so lthere is no leaks?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > robert
> >
> I just fixed mine and was successful in stopping 12 rivets from weeping
> and/or leaking on the right tank of my RV-7A. I spent far more time
> trying to come up with an easy fix than it took to fix it once I finally
> gave up and removed the tank.
>
> My procedure was:
> 1. Order the MK 319 BS Monel pulled rivets from Wicks.
>
> 2. Use the extra tank end cover=2C that Van's sends for the sender you
> didn't use=2C as template and cut an access opening in the rear baffle=2C
> drill mounting holes and install nut plates.
>
> 3. Make a new cover from .040 aluminum.
>
> 4. Drill out the leaking rivets.
>
> 5. Vacuum out the drill shavings from drilling out the rivets.
>
> 6. Mix up Proseal and cover the drilled out rivet holes both inside and
> outside.
>
> 7. Put in the pulled pop rivets.
>
> 8. On the inside of the tank=2C using an acid brush=2C smear the Proseal
> liberally over and around the new rivets.
>
> 9. Smear Proseal liberally around the sealing surface of the new access
> cover and over all of the screw holes.
>
> 10. Screw the access cover on and set aside for several days while the
> Proseal cures.
>
> 11. Don't worry about the Proseal that you liberally smeared on the
> outside over the new rivets.
>
> 12. After the Proseal has cured=2C use a single edge razor blade to remov
e
> most of the excess Proseal on the outside. Remove the rest with a
> vibrating sander with 180 grit open coat (grey) sandpaper.
>
> 13. I went ahead and re-painted the tank and re-installed it on my plane.
>
> 14. You will notice I didn't leak test the tank after the fix. I think
> my original leak testing was part of the problem. I had already decided
> that "it is what it is." If it still leaked it was just going to have
> to leak until Spring.
>
> The whole process including the curing of the Proseal took three days.
> The fix was done in just a few hours. Quit trying to come up with a
> quick cure and do it right.
>
> Steve Eberhart
> RV-7A=2C flying since June 24=2C 2009
>
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