whifof100ll
Well Known Member
Have removed the access plate on my RV-6 project to do the pick up tube SB. The project is not completed and fuel has not been in the tanks. Originally they were built with Cork Gaskets and pro-sealed screw heads. Air testing showed no leaks.
I know there are many good post in this topic and I've searched and read probably all of them. I apoligize in advance if some think this is already overdone, but I would like opinions on my potential course of action to seal the access plate. I have spoken to Van's about their recommendations for sealing the acces plate.
They recommend sealing the access plate without a gasket and use of the rubber gasket around the sender.
I am considering this, but I really don't like it.
I would prefer having easy access to get back into the tank if I ever need to, say to repair a leak in the tank that might develop over time and use.
The solution I am leaning toward is to have a rubber gasket water jet cut, similar to what is now supplied with the senders. My thinking here is that this gasket should not degrade with time as the cork would. Since standard nutplates are already installed, so I don't see drilling them out and using capped sealed nutplates wicks sells. At least I am telling myself that since I don't want to drill that stuff out.
I am considering using allen screws with an o-ring groove recessed in the head. See www.selfsealingfasteners.com/index.htm. I would dope the gasket and o-rings with fuel lube.
Opinions???
Dale Lambert
RV-6 finishing kit.
I know there are many good post in this topic and I've searched and read probably all of them. I apoligize in advance if some think this is already overdone, but I would like opinions on my potential course of action to seal the access plate. I have spoken to Van's about their recommendations for sealing the acces plate.
They recommend sealing the access plate without a gasket and use of the rubber gasket around the sender.
I am considering this, but I really don't like it.
I would prefer having easy access to get back into the tank if I ever need to, say to repair a leak in the tank that might develop over time and use.
The solution I am leaning toward is to have a rubber gasket water jet cut, similar to what is now supplied with the senders. My thinking here is that this gasket should not degrade with time as the cork would. Since standard nutplates are already installed, so I don't see drilling them out and using capped sealed nutplates wicks sells. At least I am telling myself that since I don't want to drill that stuff out.
I am considering using allen screws with an o-ring groove recessed in the head. See www.selfsealingfasteners.com/index.htm. I would dope the gasket and o-rings with fuel lube.
Opinions???
Dale Lambert
RV-6 finishing kit.