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bretttdc(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:12 pm Post subject: gas welding tanks

I just blew off welding the tanks.  I bought a quart of proseal from Van"s aircraft for fifty bucks including shipping.  Then I riveted the tanks together.  I got bigger tanks as a result, did not waist any material and had them done in less than a week.  I am not that impressed with the result of welded tanks even when done by experts.  This is one area that has been a problem for many kit makers including Zenith from time to time. If you are worried about proseal being strong enough I challenge you to try to separate two pieces that where riveted and prosealed together.  That will change your mind.  In my opinion the weld is weaker and more prone to fatigue failure.  Learning  to weld aluminum would be a great way to spend some time.  But I think it wise to practice on some thing other than a gasoline tank.

  

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Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject: gas welding tanks

Brett,

  

 Is there any problem with auto fuel with the proseal? On the RV list some  expressed concern that the proseal would deteriorate over time with the auto  fuel.

  

 Bob Spudis

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		        I    just blew off welding the tanks.  I bought a quart of proseal from Van"s    aircraft for fifty bucks including shipping.  Then I riveted the tanks    together.  I got bigger tanks as a result, did not waist any material and    had them done in less than a week.  I am not that impressed with the    result of welded tanks even when done by experts.  This is one area that    has been a problem for many kit makers including Zenith from time to    time. If you are worried about proseal being strong enough I challenge    you to try to separate two pieces that where riveted and prosealed    together.  That will change your mind.  In my opinion the weld is    weaker and more prone to fatigue failure.  Learning to weld aluminum    would be a great way to spend some time.  But I think it wise to practice    on some thing other than a gasoline tank.

    

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