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11-04-2013, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Fixing a tank
Commiserate with me on this one. Don't need any help as I found all the needed guidance in the archives of those that have come before me.
One tank sealed perfectly using Rick G's practice and methods. The other tank however had a mind of it's own. Yes, not one, not two, but all 5 bays of the tank had leaks on the rear baffle seal. (or lack there of). Once you were over it emotionally, the repair was fairly straight forward. 5" hole saw from harbor freight, 5 fuel tank repair plates from Vans with included pop rivets and I was good to go.
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11-04-2013, 05:05 PM
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Are those covers the same ones used to seal the inboard tanks? In other words, "flat" aluminum sheet. For others going through this process, consider using the wheel covers which are "dish" shaped which will enable the tanks to carry a "little" more fuel when done. This way there is an additional technical benefit (albeit small) other than just sealing the tank. 
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11-04-2013, 05:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bevan
Are those covers the same ones used to seal the inboard tanks? In other words, "flat" aluminum sheet. For others going through this process, consider using the wheel covers which are "dish" shaped which will enable the tanks to carry a "little" more fuel when done. This way there is an additional technical benefit (albeit small) other than just sealing the tank.
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11-04-2013, 05:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bevan
Are those covers the same ones used to seal the inboard tanks? In other words, "flat" aluminum sheet.
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These are flat like the normal end ones, but have punched holes for rivets at a closer spacing already on them. If ever you wonder about having to cut into the tanks, it was interesting that there were already made prepunched covers in the catalog! Guess this is more of an issue than we all first think.
They also were $7 which was a bit cheaper than the wheel cover option (unless you already have some sitting around like Vald)
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03-02-2014, 02:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I've got 4 ea. of these wheel covers in the hangar is someone needs them for a fuel tank repair... sweet option and a tad more fuel. 
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03-02-2014, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Coffee Springs, Al
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Fuel tank repair
I really would like to know. Why were we all sent those wheel covers in the first place. I'm almost certain I've never seen them on an RV. Tim
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03-02-2014, 05:18 PM
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They come with the wheel kit, I must of had 16 sets. Multiple of offender... 
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03-02-2014, 11:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: 45G, Brighton, MI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by akarmy
... If ever you wonder about having to cut into the tanks, it was interesting that there were already made prepunched covers in the catalog! Guess this is more of an issue than we all first think. ...
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Those blank pre-punched covers are (were?) used with the capacitive sender option, as there was no need for the float sender cutouts. 
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01-08-2015, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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looking for a source for the covers depicted in Vlad's post
Hello,
This is an awesome forum. Thank all for your contributions. Thank Doug.
I'm looking for a source of supply for four (4) of the fuel tank covers depicted in the photo on Vlad's post. They are the ones shaped like a hub cap sometimes seen on vehicles.
Can anyone tell me where I can buy those?
How much I might expect to pay?
Is there a fuel tank repair kit available?
It's for an RV8.
Thank you,
Charlie Rogers
Nor-Cal
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01-08-2015, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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So, did you buy an 8??
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