REFLECTOR: task order for completing the strake?

[Grigore Rosu]

I had a typo in my previous message.  What I meant was:

"2) seal everything in the fuel tank and the bottom of the top STRAKE (not
spar) with Jeffco"

Grigore



On Feb 1, 2008 4:39 PM, Grigore Rosu <grigore.rosu at gmail.com> wrote:

> What is the best order of tasks to complete the strake and the fuel tank?
>
> I am done with installing the strake bulkeads (which are now flanged) and
> the baffles (making sure I put a good paste of epoxy and cabosil underneath
> the baffles, that acts as a sealant so that one does not need to jeffco
> underneath the baffles -- suggestion from Scott Swing).  I also have the
> fuel gauges (electronic and sight).
>
> The following steps seem natural:
>
> 1) Install the fuel gauges and the fuel cap
> 2) seal everything in the fuel tank and the bottom of the top spar with
> Jeffco
> 3) spread the goop on the bulkhead flanges and the leading edge of the top
> or botom strake, as well as structural adhesive on the top spar
> 4) put the top strake smoothly and cleco, etc., it
>
> What worries me with this plan are the following issues (in addition to
> have never worked with Jeffco before ...)
>
> 1) If I install the gauges before I do the sealing, isn't there a chance
> that I may spread some Jeffco on the metal part of the gauge?  I guess I
> should take the gauge out when sealing the tank?  Sorry for this silly
> question, but there is no reference to how to install the electronic gauges
> in the manual, only how to install the original sight gauges that the kit
> comes with ...  Therefore, I'm left with either guessing or asking, and I
> prefer the latter.
>
> 2) Is it OK to first Jeffco the tank without installing any of the gauges,
> then let it cure, and then install the gauges after it cured?  Same question
> regarding the fuel cap on the top strake.  Can Jeffco be sanded, or does it
> make any sense to do it?
>
> I guess I have enough Jeffco, I ordered the 3 gallon kit.
>
> Thank you,
> Grigore
>
>
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