rcarsey
Well Known Member
So I’m building a new fuel tank (12iS), since I have a substantial leak along the forward/lower lap joint, where the top and bottom skins overlap.
I considered fixing it, but by the time I undo enough rivets, clean up all the proseal, etc.. just seems easier and faster to build a new tank. Probably have a better chance of doing it right the 2nd time around.
So, as a separate, offline project, I started to think about basically cutting the old tank in half (chop both sides off it), and turning it into a 10-12 gallon tank ( 60-72lbs).. and using it as a removable tank.. mounted to the baggage floor.
I haven’t thought about an elegant way to fill the tank, or how to transfer fuel to the main tank, or the safest way to mount the tank as to prevent leaks in a crash. I suppose i could use the existing fuel fittings that extend below the baggage floor as the pickup tube, and pump it up to the filler neck of the main tank.
Comments welcome.
I considered fixing it, but by the time I undo enough rivets, clean up all the proseal, etc.. just seems easier and faster to build a new tank. Probably have a better chance of doing it right the 2nd time around.
So, as a separate, offline project, I started to think about basically cutting the old tank in half (chop both sides off it), and turning it into a 10-12 gallon tank ( 60-72lbs).. and using it as a removable tank.. mounted to the baggage floor.
I haven’t thought about an elegant way to fill the tank, or how to transfer fuel to the main tank, or the safest way to mount the tank as to prevent leaks in a crash. I suppose i could use the existing fuel fittings that extend below the baggage floor as the pickup tube, and pump it up to the filler neck of the main tank.
Comments welcome.