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Subject: Europa-List: Re: XS Fuel Tank Kiwi Mod
From: spcialeffects <spcialeffects@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 13:06:10

Once the cradle gets bonded in the top "shelf" of the tank is supported by the
other lay up 'T' piece which is on the seat back.


asarangan@gmail.com wrote:
> Your cradle idea is a good one. I am doing something similar right now.
> One thing I noticed with your setup is that the tank could potentially
> pivot and tip forward under weight. The cradle may need an additional
> support at the forward end.
> In my case, I am bonding the cradle to both bulkheads (seat back and
> baggage bay), creating a sturdy raised floor for the tank to rest on.
> Like yours, I also have lateral and fore-aft support to hold the tank
> in place. I don't have pictures yet, but will have some soon.
> 
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> On Sat, Mar 29, 2014 at 5:07 AM, spcialeffects  wrote:
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> >  I copied this idea from someone else, think i saw it on the europa org site
so all credit to them.
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> >  Read this topic online here:
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> >  http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=421233#421233
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> >  http://forums.matronics.com//files/swollen_tank_161.jpg
> >  http://forums.matronics.com//files/cradle_lay_up_208.jpg
> >  http://forums.matronics.com//files/trimed_and_ready_122.jpg
> >  http://forums.matronics.com//files/gap_behind_tank_165.jpg
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