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2. 04:25 PM - Fuel Cap 601 XL. (Peter W Johnson)
3. 04:42 PM - Re: Fuel Cap 601 XL. (Paul Mulwitz)
4. 05:45 PM - Re: Fuel Cap 601 XL. (Paul Mulwitz)
5. 06:35 PM - Re: Fuel Cap 601 XL. (Tim Juhl)
6. 09:45 PM - Aileron bellcrank wear? (Tim Juhl)
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| Subject: | Fuel Cap 601 XL. |
Hi Guys,
I am trying to remove the threaded flange cap assembly from one of my wing
tanks to seal the thread and stop some fuel leakage. I am having great
difficulty in removing it. Is there a way to do this without destroying it.
It is presently stuck so I can't thread it in or out.
Thanks
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
http://zodiac.cpc-world.com
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| Subject: | Fuel Cap 601 XL. |
Hi Peter.
When I put mine together I stuck a wide piece of wood in the top - in both
of the openings where the gas cap locks in place - and turned the threaded
neck with the piece of wood. I don't remember the actual size but I think
it was a 1 x 1.
Good luck,
Paul
Camas, WA
XL-fighting solid rivets for upgrade.
From: owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter W
Johnson
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 4:24 PM
Subject: Zenith601-List: Fuel Cap 601 XL.
Hi Guys,
I am trying to remove the threaded flange cap assembly from one of my wing
tanks to seal the thread and stop some fuel leakage. I am having great
difficulty in removing it. Is there a way to do this without destroying it.
It is presently stuck so I can't thread it in or out.
Thanks
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
http://zodiac.cpc-world.com
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| Subject: | Fuel Cap 601 XL. |
OOPS, I meant 1x2. The end of the board should fit into the slots in the
gas cap mating area. Then you can grab the board and twist.
Perhaps some anti-seize compound would be a good idea when re-installing the
part.
Paul
From: owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Mulwitz
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 4:42 PM
Subject: RE: Zenith601-List: Fuel Cap 601 XL.
Hi Peter.
When I put mine together I stuck a wide piece of wood in the top - in both
of the openings where the gas cap locks in place - and turned the threaded
neck with the piece of wood. I don't remember the actual size but I think
it was a 1 x 1.
Good luck,
Paul
Camas, WA
XL-fighting solid rivets for upgrade.
From: owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter W
Johnson
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 4:24 PM
Subject: Zenith601-List: Fuel Cap 601 XL.
Hi Guys,
I am trying to remove the threaded flange cap assembly from one of my wing
tanks to seal the thread and stop some fuel leakage. I am having great
difficulty in removing it. Is there a way to do this without destroying it.
It is presently stuck so I can't thread it in or out.
Thanks
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
http://zodiac.cpc-world.com
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith601-List
http://forums.matronics.com
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Cap 601 XL. |
I did the same as Paul. Don't use a soft wood as it will just tend to splinter.
Carve it so it fits the profile of the opening as close as possible. You might
try tapping the rim with a wood or rubber mallet and slip some oil between
the skin and the lip to remove some of the friction. It can be a real son-of-a-gun
to get off but be persistent. I just had to remove one as part of my
wing modification and know what you are facing.
If it originally turned in really hard you may have a problem with bad threads.
I had one like that and had to cut the cap flange out and buy a replacement.
I then borrowed the "big tap" from Zenith to clean out the threads in both tanks
and when I installed the new one I used teflon paste on the threads.
Good luck!
Tim
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CFII
Champ L16A flying
Zodiac XL - Jabiru 3300A
Tearing wings apart for modification
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| Subject: | Aileron bellcrank wear? |
This question is for those who've opened their wings up for modification after
putting some flight hours on their aircraft.
Has anyone noticed any wear in the holes where the control cables attach to the
aileron bellcrank? Since there is tension on the cables I wonder whether the
hole is elongating in the direction of the tension being applied. If so, it
would seem to me that this would be a good place to install a bushing.
I own a taildragger and one of the things you watch for is that the holes on the
rudder horn where the tailwheel springs attach will often wear in such a manner.
The rudder horn is half-inch thick aluminum with steel springs attached
- much beefier than the bellcrank. The springs are under tension, just like the
control cables and over time the steel cuts into the softer aluminum.
Comments?
Tim
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CFII
Champ L16A flying
Zodiac XL - Jabiru 3300A
Tearing wings apart for modification
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