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--> RV9-List message posted by: "Steve Sampson" <SSampson.SLN21@london.edu>
Thanks for all the helpful replies re tank leaks. I have tried to implement
them all though havnt tried the balloon in the filler neck yet. I still
havnt managed to totally cure the problem though it is much reduced. The
tanks are QB and on the wing so I am still trying to solve the problem
without taking them off. Our Philippine friends appear to have done a realIy
good job on the riveting/proseal, so I remain suspicious that the problem
remains in one of the no less than 6 other points that need to be sealed -
filler / drain / vent / outlet / 6" plate / fuel sender - probably the
filler cap. I know that despite the excellent advice, the tank caps are
still not quite sealed. I am also working on several other issues in
parallel for good reason that I wont go into here - also to preserve my
sanity. I have had to put the wings on one side for a few days but will come
back to them shortly.
One idea which I have thought about is this and I would like comments. Shut
the tanks up. Pour 5 galls of gas in together with a red dye that my local
aircraft maint unit use for this purpose. Lift one end for a while, then the
other. See what turns red. Pour the fuel in the lawn tractor.
Steve
PS I don't smoke.
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