Hi Mike
Having just become part of a syndicate of pilot/builders who have purchased
a flying Sonex and also being a KR builder, I too have been having a very
close look at the way Sonex do a number of things and trying to work out
what could easily be transferred/adapted into my build.
The fuel h
ity.
Mike Taglieri miket--...@juno.com
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From: "Larry Knox"
To: "'KRnet'"
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 12:08 PM
Subject: RE: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks
Sorry Jeff, not trying to degrade your Knowledge or the owners
Thanks Matt, says it better than I did. la...@lebanair.com
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From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of
Matt Lenz
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:25 PM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: Subject: Re: KR> Update from the archi
AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks
In the statement below, are you talking about tip tanks?
Larry Howell
We are working on a Bonanza that never burned
auto fuel at any time, that is leaking in several places becaus
Jeff, I always look for your comments in this forum. Keep it up and don't
get hung up over the replies that bug you. As a new builder, (and a mechanical
engineer of over 25 years), I learn something new every other day in this
forum. I am grateful to those who have the experience and are willi
He has to be. Bo's have bladder tanks for mains.
--- On Mon, 11/30/09, Larry H. wrote:
From: Larry H.
Subject: Re: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks
To: "KRnet"
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 11:10 AM
In the statem
In the statement below, are you talking about tip tanks?
Larry Howell
We are working on a Bonanza that never burned
auto fuel at any time, that is leaking in several places because of pin
holes and delamination.
Subject: Re: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks
This forum never ceases to amaze me. I can observe the damage first
hand, interview
the owner and report exactly what he has told me knowing that he takes at
least
ordinary diligence in his fuel testing, do the repairs in my s
From: jscott.pi...@juno.com
Jeff Scott Wrote
" This forum never ceases to amaze me. "
Hey don't take it personal Jeff, the forum amazes me too, everyone has
different experiences and everyone posts their different experiences, as it
should be and we who are just building learn from all t
This forum never ceases to amaze me. I can observe the damage first
hand, interview
the owner and report exactly what he has told me knowing that he takes at
least
ordinary diligence in his fuel testing, do the repairs in my shop, and
post what
should be some useful information to the group. Ye
krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of rdrace...@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:59 AM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: Re: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks
Hi Folks,
I have noticed the recurring discusion about tank sealers, and their
susceptability to problems wh
fuel for certified planes.
>
> Mike Taglieri miket--...@juno.com
>
> Everyone has his reasons.
> - Jean Renoir "The Rules of the Game"
>
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From:
To:
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks
Hi Folks,
I have noticed the recurring discusion about tank sealers, and their
susceptability to problems when usi
Hi Todd,
I have used something like you describe below to coat the inside of a metal
(steel) motorcycle tank that had rusted years ago. The kit came with an acid
for cleaning and etching the inside of the tank for adhesion. The stuff I had
was a two part I think, white in color and looked like w
y, WA
-Original Message-
From: Scott Watts
To: KRnet
Sent: Wed, Nov 25, 2009 7:51 am
Subject: Re: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks
Fred,
Proseal is quite thick and rubbery. It would be difficult to seal an
ntire tank with it. I use proseal to seal my fuel sending unit
Thanks Scott!
Have a great thanksgiving!!!
Fred Johnson
Reno, NV
Scott wrote:
Proseal is quite thick and rubbery. It would be difficult to seal an
entire tank with it. I use proseal to seal my fuel sending units and
the nut plates and bolts that secure them to the tank. However, if
you are
Fred,
Proseal is quite thick and rubbery. It would be difficult to seal an
entire tank with it. I use proseal to seal my fuel sending units and
the nut plates and bolts that secure them to the tank. However, if
you are not comfortable with the imperiousness of epoxy and glass
tanks to fuel, (I
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From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Fred Johnson
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:06 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: RE: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks
That pretty much sums it up. the only question I have st
That pretty much sums it up. the only question I have still, is would a tank
sealer like Pro Seal work to insulate any type of resin from mogas?
Thanks for the info Jeff!
Fred Johnson
Reno, NV
Jeff wrote:
I thought I would write an update to this discussion we had in early October
regarding
I thought I would write an update to this discussion we had in early October
regarding polyester fuel tanks. Especially since I referenced the polyester
tip tanks in the Cherokee 235 and Cherokee 6 aircraft as proof of success using
polyester resin for fuel tanks. This week I have a Cherokee 2
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