Funtana 50 ARF TANK TOO BIG and TOO SMALL
03-16-2008, 06:47 PM
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Funtana 50 ARF TANK TOO BIG and TOO SMALL
I think there's an issue with the Funtana 50 ARF I just assembled... The tank (11 oz, pre-assembled, came with kit) doesn't fit behind the bulkead. I haven't read about any problems on-line... it's possible I am missing something but it seems clear - unless I literally ream out the hole in the firewall and insert the cap of the tank through that hole - it won't fit. The cap rests against the firewall and the back of the tank hangs out (1/8th of an inch or so) of the bulkhead preventing me from putting the wing on. Ironically I am concerned that the 11 0z tank will be too small for the Saito 82 I just bought for this plane.
03-16-2008, 08:34 PM
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RE: Funtana 50 ARF TANK TOO BIG and TOO SMALL
Enlarge the hole in the firewall so that the cap will fit.... sanding drum on the dremel works great
Hope that helps
SDS
Hope that helps
SDS
03-17-2008, 06:05 PM
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RE: Funtana 50 ARF TANK TOO BIG and TOO SMALL
Watch out that when you push the tank home through the bulk head you don't press it up against the engine mount bolts which will ream holes in your tank over time. I have an 82 in my F40 and it lasts me about 10 mins with enough reserve to guarentee a few circuits.
