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s johnson · « **Reply #150 on:** May 19, 2017, 08:15:36 PM »

Looks fantastic Frank. How much dihedral do you have? Love the tires also..

Scott J.

PropMan · « **Reply #151 on:** May 20, 2017, 06:47:41 AM »

Thanks Fellas!

Scott -it's 3" per the plans, 2 degrees of washout

PropMan · « **Reply #152 on:** May 21, 2017, 05:42:13 PM »

Strut fittings and struts. Done!!!

ArcticDave · « **Reply #153 on:** May 23, 2017, 04:52:34 AM »

Sweeeet

Covering next?

PropMan · « **Reply #154 on:** June 02, 2017, 12:17:14 PM »

Quote from: ArcticDave on May 23, 2017, 04:52:34 AM

Sweeeet

Covering next?

Getting closer, seems like a million small details to sort out

PropMan · « **Reply #155 on:** June 02, 2017, 12:22:38 PM »

Mocked up an oil tank

Dave Stroud · « **Reply #156 on:** June 02, 2017, 02:58:02 PM »

Excellent to see the progress, Dan...thanks for that. Could you please explain the requirements for the in and out fittings ? I see about
seven of them. What does each do ? Thanks...

PropMan · « **Reply #157 on:** June 02, 2017, 05:03:16 PM »

Thanks Dave,
There are 2 return lines from the lower cylinders, 1 return from case, 1 pick up, filler neck, drain, oil temp sense bung.

PropMan · « **Reply #158 on:** October 19, 2017, 07:17:49 PM »

OK, i need to catch this thread up .

So, the fuel tank is near complete. I had started a thread just for the tank, hope it is helpful for others. While waiting on the proseal to cure i started on the oil tank, also in another thread.
And to jump on another part , i formed a battery tray. The battery is 2.75lbs and is a LiFe. not to be confused with the Li Ion. This battery is mush more stable and not prone to create a fireball if overcharged.

Tom H · « **Reply #159 on:** October 20, 2017, 06:18:26 AM »

Frank, I like your oil tank. Looks like it will be light. Are you going to pro-seal this, or weld? Seems pro-seal may not take the heat?

PropMan · « **Reply #160 on:** October 20, 2017, 08:17:53 AM »

Learning how to gas weld aluminium now. the fuel tank is riveted and proseal. Oil tank will be welded.

Tom XL-7 · « **Reply #161 on:** October 20, 2017, 03:55:24 PM »

Frank, I have really enjoyed your fuel and oil tank series. Good work.
Both in quality and illustration.
I hope the learners on the site realize the fuel tank ends with the fluting pliers technique is the normal method of how one would go about making a set of aluminum ribs
For the welded tank it appears you made mating plywood dies to form a smooth shape.
Which gas are you using for welding aluminum? Oxy/acetylene?
Hydrogen and oxy?
Again fine job Frank
Tom XL-7

PropMan · « **Reply #162 on:** October 20, 2017, 05:11:09 PM »

Thanks Tom- i hope this will help others. the fuel system is critical and there are sooooo many ways to do it. My approach is but one and is very conventional.
I'll be using Oxy/acetylene for the alum welding.

leshoman · « **Reply #163 on:** October 20, 2017, 07:37:55 PM »

Frank
How may quarts of oil will the oil tank hold?

PropMan · « **Reply #164 on:** October 20, 2017, 08:28:08 PM »

Les, my rough calculation shows 6.5 qts. It's probably a bit more but I'll check it when it is welded up and post results

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