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Gas tanks questions
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I am finishing the wings and I am somehow reluctant to start riveting... so for all the more advanced builders out there... a few questions:
1- I have seen many options for vented gas tanks caps... even one that includes a valve with a floating ball to allow air flow into tanks and stop vapors getting out... also some who welded tubbing... suggestions? options from spruce? I have the factory built tanks.
2- Is it possible to build inspection opening in the wings? anyone has…
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Hi Fernando,
Sure, anytime. I would just use the factory caps, fuel system has many considerations and is something I am always reluctant to modify. If you want to help with pressure, the little tube with a 90deg bent forward like the Citabrias have is something I like.