Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Jim M. welding aluminumYou're my hero Jim-- welding aluminum is a difficult thing to do well. Lookslike you've done well !PS--did you install a threaded bushing from Wicks/ACS to accept the Tony Bingelisadvised finger strainer at your point of drainage ? How many gallons will your tank hold ? Have you leak tested it ? I pressurizedmine w/ the blower side of my shop vac and soapedit up--found a few leaks around the drain boss but the old hands at Valley CityAirport had some stickem mixture that I slathered on it(some kind of two-part deal) and it hasn't leaked a drop of fuel yet. Don't forget to use the Bee's-Wax-like substance called Fuel Lube on all of yourthreads--no teflon tape in a/c fuel systems or paste. Again-- ala Tony B.You takes yer chances. Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Jim M. welding aluminum
Re: Pietenpol-List: Jim M. welding aluminum
Original Posted By: Jim Markle