---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith640-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 02/14/11: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:50 AM - Fuel Tanks (super58d) 2. 12:49 PM - Re: Fuel Tanks (Scott Stewart) 3. 01:25 PM - Re: Fuel Tanks (Doug Geese) 4. 02:14 PM - Re: Fuel Tanks (pilot4pay) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:50:50 AM PST US Subject: Zenith640-List: Fuel Tanks From: "super58d" Does anyone have pictures, or any factory information, on how the fuel tanks are supposed to fit into the wings? Are they mounted in somehow, or do they just sit in there and rest on the skins? I saw some of the pics on the factory disk, but they aren't very helpful (unless I'm missing the ones I'm looking for). Also, does anyone know of some 640 builder's websites out there? Christian Tremblay had a great one with lots of good pics, but he got rid of it. Thanks -------- Mark s/n 094 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331048#331048 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:49:54 PM PST US Subject: Zenith640-List: Re: Fuel Tanks From: "Scott Stewart" Hi Mark, The fuel tank needs to be laid into the wing cavity, with enough cork to ensure a snug and consistent fit at all points. The weight load needs to be evenly supported by all of the rivets holding the leading edge skin to the spar. Unfortunately, this part of the wing documentation is a bit light. Christian's site was the best one out there. Jeff Paden's site is also down. Perhaps you could start one? -------- Scott Stewart s/n: 0092 Building from plans Rudder and Stabilator complete. Wings at 85%. Fuselage at 70%. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331055#331055 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:25:56 PM PST US From: Doug Geese Subject: RE: Zenith640-List: Fuel Tanks Mark, I have a single picture of mine. They just sit in there on cork. Doug -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith640-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith640-lis t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of super58d Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 2:49 PM Subject: Zenith640-List: Fuel Tanks Does anyone have pictures, or any factory information, on how the fuel tank s are supposed to fit into the wings? Are they mounted in somehow, or do th ey just sit in there and rest on the skins? I saw some of the pics on the f actory disk, but they aren't very helpful (unless I'm missing the ones I'm looking for). Also, does anyone know of some 640 builder's websites out the re? Christian Tremblay had a great one with lots of good pics, but he got r id of it. Thanks -------- Mark s/n 094 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331048#331048 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:14:36 PM PST US Subject: Zenith640-List: Re: Fuel Tanks From: "pilot4pay" Chris has an earlier post on the ext. range tank on page 2, but it doesn't show the tank installed in the wing. I think the 601/650 has a"similar" installation. You might have a look at some of their info. I'm going to build my own tanks, as I'm going with a 4 tank installation, and the cost of 4 factory tanks will pay for a good TIG welder. Once I make the forming dies, I can make any number of tanks, if any one is interested. -------- Craig Smith CH640 builder SN: 0078 "Just think how stupid the average person is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider!" --George Carlin Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331073#331073 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith640-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith640-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith640-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith640-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.