Brian,
I am hoping that the Hermetite Gold Sealant that others have talked about will
do the trick. I may be able to tighten the studs up a bit tighter, but I am
glad that I haven't done it to date as I can now undo everything and apply the
sealant. Thanks for your input.
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Sydney Australia
>
>Tony,
>I had the problem of a significant angle at the tank seam. The seam was
>over an inch below the outer edges of the tank. The distortion looked like
>it was impossible to obtain a good seal so I spoke to Neville at the
>factory. He said the the tank was very flexible and would go flat when I
>tightened up the bolts. He was correct and it did not leak. I was able,
>however, to tighten the bolts enough to squeeze the rubber gasket, so I
>didnt have that part of your problem.
>
>Brian Davies kit 454
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tony Renshaw" <tonyrenshaw@ozemail.com.au>
>To: <andy@europa-aircraft.com>; <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Europa-List: Fuel Gauge Installation Problem
>
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><tonyrenshaw@ozemail.com.au>
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>> Gidday,
>> I have installed the magnetic fuel gauge as per the instructions exactly.
>I
>> have a problem that the hole for the tank fitting is at the union of 2
>> surfaces, either side of the seam. The angle is quite noticeable and it is
>> definitely not flat. Suffice to say, when I tighten up the 5 anchorage
>> screws I have a distortion of the plastic flange that supports the female
>> boss for the probe. The good news is that the female boss is quite thick,
>> and I reckon it will not distort over time, but the distortion of the
>> plastic flange over time may create some stress tears. When tightening up
>> the studs,the rubber gaskets are hardly distorted, so I can only presume
>> that the length of the studs might be such that they are botttoming out. I
>> may put a 916-10L washer under each to see if I can get them to nip up a
>> bit more. So where is the problem? I left the tank about 1/2 full for
>ages,
>> and noticed a small amount of moisture around the rubber gasket, which I
>> can only presume is fuel. The flange I can distort with finger pressure
>> between any 2 studs such that I can squeeze down on it and close up a
>gape.
>> I am considering using the Hermetite Gold sealant but I am now worried to
>> install it when I know things may not be perfect. Lets face it, its a long
>> time installed!!! (I hope). Has anyone had these problems, or any other
>> problems with these installations? I don't want to know about people who
>> worked out the problem before installing the hole in the tank as per the
>> instructions. I already admire them, I just don't want to talk to them at
>> the moment :-)
>> Reg
>> Tony Renshaw
>> Sydney Australia
>>
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