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Offline dave ingalls

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Need to fix/replace wing tank in a LE
« on: May 07, 2014, 03:06:53 PM »
I just bought a LE with a fiberglass wing tank, that was ruined by gasohol. I planned to split the tank; clean out the gunk; coat with a alcohol resistant paint; and reassemble with epoxy and FG tape. On researching the coatings available; I find a lot of conflicting info.  My assessment of all this info; is that none of the available coatings are reliable.   Does anyone know of a readymade tank that will fit in the LE airfoil?
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Re: Need to fix/replace wing tank in a LE
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2014, 03:27:15 PM »
The wing tank is here - down a few screens - on sale 20% off - you're a lucky guy - Severance is flying one of these: http://www.teammini-max.com/online-store/

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Re: Need to fix/replace wing tank in a LE
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2014, 03:35:54 PM »
Yes, I have one and very happy with it!! EXCEPT i didn't/couldn't put a finger strainer inside the tank......
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Re: Need to fix/replace wing tank in a LE
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2014, 04:06:55 PM »
Yes, I have one and very happy with it!! EXCEPT i didn't/couldn't put a finger strainer inside the tank......

Bob:
I don't know how the Team tank sump are is made but the tank I built is on my website at http://angoraaffaire.com/leu/ and I embedded a .125 alum plate in the bottom of the sump - drilled/tapped a hole that takes one of these drains threaded in from the outside - easy to inspect too: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/fingstrainers.php?clickkey=18612
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Re: Need to fix/replace wing tank in a LE
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2014, 04:52:00 PM »
Yeah, Steve. I tried to build a glass tank, but couldn't get all the leaks stopped.......
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Re: Need to fix/replace wing tank in a LE
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2014, 08:17:12 PM »
Steve;  Bob;     Thanks very much for your prompt replies. Much appreciated.             Dave I
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