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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:07 pm    Post subject: Small leak? Reply with quote
Today I discovered the slight faint smell of fuel coming from my right fuel tank hose attachment. I used my flashlight to inspect and found a green color around the barbed fitting. It could be that the hose clamp needs to be tighter, or I might need to remove the barbed fitting! If I have to remove the fitting, what is used to seal the threads when reinstalled? Oh, this is the main fuel attachment fitting.

Thanks
Ray
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:55 pm    Post subject: Small leak? Reply with quote
I used Permatex Aviation Cement, I think it's called. I got it at an
auto parts store. Also, "3H" sticks in my mind. Maybe the "cement"
part is wrong, but definitely Permatex, and definitely "aviation" in
the title. Makes you feel important when you buy it, too! : )

Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/470+ hrs
On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:04 PM, RAY Gignac wrote:

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Today I discovered the slight faint smell of fuel coming from my
right fuel tank hose attachment. I used my flashlight to inspect
and found a green color around the barbed fitting. It could be
that the hose clamp needs to be tighter, or I might need to remove
the barbed fitting! If I have to remove the fitting, what is used
to seal the threads when reinstalled? Oh, this is the main fuel
attachment fitting.

Thanks
Ray

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:35 pm    Post subject: Small leak? Reply with quote
I had to fix my Series 6 after purchase...the old owner had stripped the right fuel drain threading in the fiberglass tank. After many attempts w/various products I ended up glueing the tank drain-hold shut w/this stuff and then re-drilling/tapping for the drain. That was three years ago, it worked great and still holds strong/fuelproof. I'd recommend it for any fuel application. (Get at Wicks Aircraft Supply)

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[url=http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_detail.php/pid=9282~subid 304/index.html]50 GRAM SEALANT KIT-1/2HR POT[/url] ( FPS890-2OZ ) - - Repair kit 2-part Pro-Seal fuel tank sealant PS890B fillet grade sealant packaged in 1.75 oz quantities for use on small jobs. 1/2 hour pot life (at) ... Our Price: $14.99




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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Small leak? Reply with quote
PERMATEX FORM-A-GASKET NO. 2

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:00 pm    Post subject: Small leak? Reply with quote
At 12:04 PM 2/7/2008, you wrote:
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If I have to remove the fitting, what is used to seal the threads
when reinstalled? Oh, this is the main fuel attachment fitting.

After multiple tries, I ended up with the 2 part polysulfide from
ACS. I haven't had any leaks since.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:07 pm    Post subject: Small leak? Reply with quote
Thanks Mike, I will drain the fuel from my tanks and fold the wing! once folded, I will take a better look at my fitting.

Ray, N2BH
Model IV,1200 912ULS
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Subject: Re: Small leak?
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:32:04 -0500
From: kerrimikehickman(at)aol.com

I had to fix my Series 6 after purchase...the old owner had stripped the right fuel drain threading in the fiberglass tank. After many attempts w/various products I ended up glueing the tank drain-hold shut w/this stuff and then re-drilling/tapping for the drain. That was three years ago, it worked great and still holds strong/fuelproof. I'd recommend it for any fuel application. (Get at Wicks Aircraft Supply)

Mike H.
Series 6/200+ hrs later

50 GRAM SEALANT KIT-1/2HR POT ( FPS890-2OZ ) - - Repair kit 2-part Pro-Seal fuel tank sealant PS890B fillet grade sealant packaged in 1.75 oz quantities for use on small jobs. 1/2 hour pot life (at) ... Our Price: $14.99


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:08 pm    Post subject: Small leak? Reply with quote
Thanks Lynn, I will drain both my tanks then fold the wing and have a better look at the fitting.

Thanks
Ray

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From: lynnmatt(at)jps.net
Subject: Re: Small leak?
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:52:59 -0500
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>

I used Permatex Aviation Cement, I think it's called. I got it at an
auto parts store. Also, "3H" sticks in my mind. Maybe the "cement"
part is wrong, but definitely Permatex, and definitely "aviation" in
the title. Makes you feel important when you buy it, too! : )

Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/470+ hrs


On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:04 PM, RAY Gignac wrote:

> Today I discovered the slight faint smell of fuel coming from my
> right fuel tank hose attachment. I used my flashlight to inspect
> and found a green color around the barbed fitting. It could be
> that the hose clamp needs to be tighter, or I might need to remove
> the barbed fitting! If I have to remove the fitting, what is used
> to seal the threads when reinstalled? Oh, this is the main fuel
> attachment fitting.
>
> Thanks
> Ray
>
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