---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 09/19/03: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:08 AM - Re: More on Tank Leaks (Steve Sampson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:08:46 AM PST US From: "Steve Sampson" Subject: RE: RV9-List: More on Tank Leaks --> RV9-List message posted by: "Steve Sampson" 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.