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== Modifying the fueling necks == | |||
Collecting notes from schu: | Collecting notes from schu: | ||
He replaced the stock tank bungs with a new one and threaded in a proper steel neck for a positively-locking cap to replace the plans one which relies on the friction of an O-ring, basically a glorified Lycoming oil dipper stick. | He replaced the stock tank bungs with a new one and threaded in a proper steel neck for a positively-locking cap to replace the plans one which relies on the friction of an O-ring, basically a glorified Lycoming oil dipper stick. | ||
[[File:Bearhawk main tank modified.jpg|800px|frameless|Schu's modified fuel tank bung]] | |||
=== Parts === | === Parts === | ||
Latest revision as of 10:19, 14 August 2025
Modifying the fueling necks
Collecting notes from schu:
He replaced the stock tank bungs with a new one and threaded in a proper steel neck for a positively-locking cap to replace the plans one which relies on the friction of an O-ring, basically a glorified Lycoming oil dipper stick.
Parts
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/bayonetfuelcaps.php?clickkey=7373 https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/fuelFlange.php