Difference between revisions of "Fuel Tanks"

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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.
  
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[[File:Bearhawk main tank modified.jpg|800px|frameless|Schu's modified fuel tank bung]]
  
 
=== Parts ===
 
=== Parts ===

Latest revision as of 09:19, 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.

Schu's modified fuel tank bung

Parts

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/bayonetfuelcaps.php?clickkey=7373 https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/fuelFlange.php