[C320-list] Fuel tank replacement

[P.F. Ross]

Hi, Graeme,

On #206, the top forward edge of the tank is about 1/8" aft of the
bulkhead.  This leaves 1 to 2 inches between the aft edge of the tank and
the strip bonded to the hull.  No padding or spacer that I can see so not
sure what keeps the tank from sliding fore/aft other than the friction from
the tie-down straps.

I have added a few pics to my album (Frank and Wendy Ross album) on the
website, although orientation of the pics is off on several of them but you
can probably figure that out.  I will try to fix, but wanted to get to you
ASAP.

Good luck and regards,

Frank Ross
#206 Beta Wave
Naples, FL

On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 11:24 AM, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:

>
> I am currently onboard refitting my repaired fuel tank.
> I re taped the rubber strips to the bottom but I notice having fitted it
> that the tank actually sits on the edges not on the strips and that the
> curve of the hull probably means the center strip isn’t touching either
> I guess I need to move the outer strips closer to the edge. Anyone know
> where they should be placed?
>
> Also I don’t recall the fore/aft positioning. The tank can move about 2
> inches either way. Is it supposed to be tight against the aft strip bonded
> to the hull? If so should I fit some form of padding or spacer to stop it
> sliding forward?
>
> Any help gratefully received
>
> Thanks
>
> Graeme
> #366, 1996
>
> Sent from mobile: please excuse typos etc.!
>
>
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