Right fuel tank closed!

April 5, 2011 – In preparation for closing of the right tank, I had to install the flop tube. I had to clean up the 9/16″ hole where the fitting passes through the inboard rib and the T-405 and T-410. I ran a reamer through there by hand.

I then put sealant on the fitting where it goes through the rib, and tightened the jam nut on the outside, making sure the tube rested in the anti-rotation bracket.

I placed the tank in the cradle and cleaned the mating surfaces with acetone.

Shown below are the tank, and then the baffle with the float sender installed.

I did adjust my countersink a few thousandths deeper and ran over all the baffle holes through the skin, because my left tank rivets sat a little proud of the skin. These are much better.

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