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Old 01-01-2005 | 06:43 PM
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Default RE: Cheap fuel tanks-don't use the rubber stoppers

I hate to have fuel leak in an airplane-even a "crashable" model-my policy is to always pressure check every tank installation by dipping under water with new fuel tubing attached to outlet and vent-seal off the vent line and blow in the fuel line until you feel the tank expand-no bubbles no leak. Took the advice from an old pro when I first started and have never had a leak yet. Takes about 5 minutes. I also use pure silicon grease( used to be called titration grease) and put a light coat on the stopper before final assembly. Flipstart