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Date:  1-23-2023
Number of Hours:  2.00
Manual Reference:  Left Fuel Tank
Brief Description:  Reinstall Left Fuel Tank

I put a gallon of fuel in the repaired tank and set it up on end to let the fuel soak the newly sealed access covers overnight. Next day I verified no leaks on the covers and reinstalled the fuel tank. I did have a weep on the fuel drain fitting, but that had not been resealed. It had been tightened finger tight to facilitate the previous fuel calibration process where I had to drain 19 gallons into 5-gallon fuel cans. It was faster to just remove the fitting for draining and use my finger to plug the hole while I swapped the next empty fuel can into place. So, I put some tite seal medium on the threads and officially sealed it in place. The rest of the tank reinstalled easily, and I re-safety wired the forward tank attach connection.
Next will be refill the tank enough to re- test the main fuel connection plumbing, then perform a leak test all the way to the cylinders from both tanks. Then I will finally perform the electric fuel pump flow test.
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Pro Seal set up nicely.  No leaks.

Pro Seal set up nicely. No leaks.

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TiteSeal on the fuel drain.

TiteSeal on the fuel drain.

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Re-safety wire the tank forward attach bolt.

Re-safety wire the tank forward attach bolt.

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