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dcsfoto
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 Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject: gas cap leaks |
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the only remaining issue with my Model 7 is leaking gas caps.
Filled the tanks, went for a short flight and returned with fuel running off both wings.
one cap is new both gaskets are new and caps fit tight.
David M7 and 3
do not arcive
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Guy Buchanan
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
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Location: Ramona, CA
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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:06 am Post subject: gas cap leaks |
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At 08:27 PM 3/24/2008, you wrote:
| Quote: | Filled the tanks, went for a short flight and returned with fuel
running off both wings.
one cap is new both gaskets are new and caps fit tight.
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David,
If you have the cheezy bayonet caps with the steel vent tube
drilled through the middle the gas may be leaking out the four little
holes spaced around the edge of the cap. Per a list recommendation I
filled these with JB Weld and had no more leaks.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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wingsdown(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:27 am Post subject: gas cap leaks |
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Most likely fuel sloshing forward on taxi and braking out the vent
tubes. Not much you can do except be gentle on stops and turns on the
ground. Doubtful it is happening in the air. IF your just doing short
flight you might consider reducing the fuel load. This will help in
several areas to include performance. If you really fill full and go for
a short flight and let her sit in the sun be prepared to come out and
see fuel dripping off the wings. I have no idea how I know this. I did
try sealing the small spaces on the fuel caps, soldered actually. It
helped a little. I do not really know what the new fuel caps look like
so can not be sure if that applies. One last thing. If you don't park
level with full or near full tanks you will also experience the full
coming out the vent tubes, acerbated by hotter weather of course. Hope
that helps some.
Rick
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