fuel inside the fuse...
 

alright guys... i need a little help here... today while fueling my airplane up (for flight #2) i noticed fuel running out of my fuse... i automatically knew something was wrong, so i sucked all the fuel back into the jug and quickly took the wings off... i discovered that one of my fuel lines had broken inside the fuse right at the tank... while fueling up, i was letting fuel enter the fuse...

i grabbed LOTS of paper towels and soaked up as much fuel as i possibly could, but am certain some of the balsa got soaked...

what is the best way to dry up this compartment?

i bought this airplane completely assembled and ready to fly... have been flying it now for close to 2 years and NEVER had a problem... BUT, i didnt inspect the fuel tank compartment very well and noticed today that its not completely sealed with epoxy...

any hints you guys/gals can give on soaking up fuel out of the balsa would be awesome...

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RE: fuel inside the fuse...
 

For a fuel compartment, I would fill it up with kitty litter and let it sit for a couple of days. Then if needed a little K2R would finish the job. Good Luck, Dave

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I've used baby powder. Seemed to do a good job.

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good thing my neighbor had 1/2 a can of k2r... I can't find that stuff anywhere! have looked in 3 different towns, NONE to be found & most people have never heard of it!

guess I need to order some online!

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Also, two quick coats of clear butyrate dope will fuelproof the wood. Dope is one of the lightest paints you could use. I've even used 2 hour epoxy spread as thin as I could get it. For fuel proofing I think all you need is two good coats of Dope for that occasional tank leak. Hasn't happened to me yet. But it could happen.

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I will be doing this as soon as I know I've gotten all I can get out of there! thank you!

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use metholated spirits it will draw the fuel out of the wood then z poxy the fuel compartment and fix the fuel tank

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what is metholated spirits???

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The better pilots use NEW kitty litter[&:] LOL this works as well as anything.

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don't know wether you get it in the usa but it is good for cleaning planes, windows and the drunks mix it with orange juice