[C320-list] Fuel tank replacement

[Graeme Clark]

Frank
Excellent. Just what I needed. I took photos when I removed it but not THAT one!
I guess the weight of fuel in tank will always move it “downhill” ie forwards
Graeme

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> On 6 Feb 2018, at 17:54, P.F. Ross <pfrstl at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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