KR>Re: fuel leak

2021-09-06 Thread Kayak
I would NOT suggest using a cheap one like in the attached picture, just that the concept could be machined stronger. I suggested this because it sounds like the backing plate is also the "nut" into which the screws turn, and at 1/8" thick it stripped out on one hole and now cant get access to it i

KR>Re: fuel leak

2021-09-06 Thread Flesner
On 9/6/2021 8:06 PM, Flesner wrote: On 9/6/2021 7:50 PM, Kayak wrote: I cant visualize but couple thoughts... JB weld? machine some kind of mini stainless toggle nut to draw it tight with a bed of JB? + Thanks but I can't visual

KR>Re: fuel leak

2021-09-06 Thread Flesner
On 9/6/2021 7:50 PM, Kayak wrote: I cant visualize but couple thoughts... JB weld? machine some kind of mini stainless toggle nut to draw it tight with a bed of JB? + Thanks but I can't visualize a "toggle nut".  Photos? web page

KR>Re: fuel leak

2021-09-06 Thread Kayak
I cant visualize but couple thoughts... JB weld? machine some kind of mini stainless toggle nut to draw it tight with a bed of JB? On Mon, Sep 6, 2021 at 7:44 PM Flesner wrote: > > The fuel leak in my left wing tank that I thought I had fixed a year ago > has returned. I have tanks in each out

KR>Re: sad news

2021-09-06 Thread macrocompex via KRnet
I lost my good friend and great advicer Pete.I take flight lessons at Skypark, 2m East of Wadsworth. My instructor shared information that canopy was out and took down tail. it was explosin on water, not much left from airplane.Investigation hopefully will give all answers.Alex WaissCleveland,

KR>fuel leak

2021-09-06 Thread Flesner
The fuel leak in my left wing tank that I thought I had fixed a year ago has returned.  I have tanks in each outer wing panel, 12 1/2 gal, and after 14 years the gasket that secures the sender units to the tank developed a very minor leak, just enough to require fixing.  Last year I removed t

KR>Gathering Update

2021-09-06 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
Gathering Update 9/6/2021, Everything is on track for the Gathering later this week. Shirts and hats are ordered, catering for Saturday night is a go. Camping will be right behind our EAA hangar K on the west side of the airfield, we will have a porta-potty set up Weds night. We have 4 forums