zackrv8
Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Posts: 133
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 Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:34 am Post subject: RV10 Fuel Tanks |
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For those of you "lucky" enough to have the luxury of building your own fuel tanks, here's a tip that might save you some time.
The plans have you rivet the J channel in the tanks after the ribs. Don't have to. Check it out for yourself before you proseal. Put the J channel in place with clecos. Now, put one or all of the ribs in place just to see if you can do it. It is very easy and you will find works.
I prosealed and back riveted all bottom and top tank stiffners in first (as per plans) but also riveted and prosealed the J channel. Then I installed the ribs. With an "acid brush" with the hairs cut off half way, I painted the ribs and skin with proseal. Now, slide the rib onto skin. You cock the rib 45 degrees, put the J channel end on the skin first, then put the rib straight in place. It works guys! The best part about this procedure is that you can back rivet the J channel in place and not worry about sliding that proseal mess in later.
Zack
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