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     1. 06:50 PM - Re: fuel tank test  (john)
 
 
 
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Time: 06:50:45 PM PST US
From: "john" <frmrjohn@netonecom.net>
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: fuel tank test

--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "john" <frmrjohn@netonecom.net>

Jim;  Thanks for the info,run the test today and had one small leak to fix.
Had to weld in two anchors for eyebolts in cargo area, didn't want to wear
the two foldup bikes we carry in the Colt.  Things are going together now.
JohnD    Don't archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim and Donna Clement" <168x@merr.com>
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: fuel tank test


> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement"
<168x@merr.com>
>
> Two pounds will stretch it out pretty good.  I turn the air regulater down
> all the way, then with a open hose, turn the regulater in so a small
amount
> of air is coming out. Then hold your finger over the end of the hose so
you
> can feel the pressure. Some regulaters will not show pressure untill you
> have more than 2 pounds. To much to fast could split the seams. Steve said
> he would put enough in to round out all the ripples and buckles. Two
pounds
> might be about right.  Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "john" <frmrjohn@netonecom.net>
> To: "tailwind" <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Tailwind-List: fuel tank test
>
>
> > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "john" <frmrjohn@netonecom.net>
> >
> > Jim;  In Tony Bengelis book he says to test the fuel tank with  2 lbs.
of
> > air pressure and soap suds.  Is this about right? seems like it could be
a
> > lot strain on the tank.  JohnD
> >
> >
>
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