NOT HAPPY!!!! The tank is complete here, at least I thought so, and leak free. This is a simple thread mate issue. May have to send the entire tank back to Van's and let them modify it.
Removing the flange is going to be a chore if it cannot be re-tapped. Why NOT just retap it???
Click Here for the Link to the RV-12 Service Notice on the Fuel Tank Flange
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- Fiberglass Prep
- Returned My Nosegear Assembly
- Canopy Riveted and Screwed to the Frame
- Not Too Happy with The Fuel Tank Service Notice
- Final Drilled the Canopy-Enlarged Holes with the H...
- Preparing for Canopy Fiberglass
- Finished Painting - Canopy Frame and Tank
- Painting Canopy Frame and Fuel Tank
- More Canopy
- Enlarging Canopy Holes
- RV-12 Canopy Fiberglassing Article in the RVator
- Drilling the Canopy
- Fuel Tank is Good!
- Fuel Tank Testing-Looking GOOD!
- Trimmed the Canopy Sides
- Removed 1/8" from the Forward Edge of the Canopy
- Installing the Canopy - 1st Time
- Canopy Frame is Complete
- Canopy Continued Then a Problem!!
- Started the Canopy
- Rear Window and Turtle Deck Skins
- Fuel Tank is COMPLETE
- Fuel Filler Neck Pictures
- Fuel Tank Continues
- Fuel Tank - 3rd Session
- Fuel Tank - 2nd Session
- Fuel Tank - Fuel Tank Sealant 1st Experience!!
- Response from Van's on the WH-RV12-OPTIONAL Harness
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About Me
- Marty
- Retired April 2008 from Exelon Nuclear. My wife, Renee and son Adam will assist as the build process continues.
