Is it just my impression, or does messages disappear on the way? I sent
the message below but never received my copy from the forum and it does
not appear in the archive, did anybody get this message??
> Hi all,
>
> I am about to think about fitting a magnetic fuel level indicator,
> (well, two really, and a more correct term is dripless sticks, one in
> each side of the tank inboard of the headrests) and remember there has
> been a mention of an access panel being made up between the two
> headrests.
> What is the method, does one have to reinforce the area around the
> cutout and are there any recommended maximum dimensions?
> And how about the hole in the tank, which glue/sealant will stick to
> the new type of tank?
> Also, looking at the way the tank is installed, is there no danger of
> it fretting against the structure, springing a leak over the years? I
> know it is glassed in, but don`t believe that will hold it 100% in
> place and then its also said the tank unbonds from the glass....I was
> thinking of using something like blue-tack at strategic locations to
> reduce that possibility and maybe get the bonus of improved acoustics,
> but I`m not sure of the long term effect it might have on the
> plastic.... any thoughts?
>
> Best regards to all,
>
> Alex, kit 529
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