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MIKE
HOWE'S RV7 FUEL TANKS
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January 20, 2003
Finally got moved
into new hanger and am able to start work again. Found I need to
pull the ribs out and carefully flute them to get them so they fit
properly and check flanges again for 90 degree bend. It is important
that ribs fits without forcing them in place.
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Rechecking fluting and flanges
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January 20, 2003
Using fly cutter to
cut holes for access plate in in end rib
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Cutting holes for access plate
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January 20, 2003
Countersinking
access plate reinforcement ring for nut plates
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Countersinking
access plate reinforcement ring for nut plates
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January 20, 2003
Using the
Cleveland Hand Squeezer held in the vise with some rubber holders
makes a great way to dimple. I frees you from holding it and makes
sliding the part along with one hand and squeezing with the other
an easy job.
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January 20, 2003
View of the
attachment bracket you had to fabricate clecoed to the end rib
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January 20, 2003
The ribs, cap and
fuel drain, clecoed together to check everything
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The ribs, cap and fuel drain, clecoed
together to check everything
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