Fuel Tanks

[jdlowrey]

I recently sent my wing tanks to the repair shop to fix what I thought to be minor leaks. In discussions with them, they feel both tanks are unairworthy. One has excessive corrosion and the other had some sort of paint applied that despite their repeated efforts, could not be removed. The shop strongly suggested replacement tanks.

I was wondering where one goes for fuel tanks? Anyone have one or two they would be willing to sell? Thanks in advance. Suggestions and or advice are greatly appreciated.

Jeff

[gmackay]

Re: Fuel Tanks

Talk to Tom at Wag-Aero. They should be selling new wing tanks soon.

[tim]

Re: Fuel Tanks

bob wagstaff and u can reach him bettween 9am to 5 pm monday through saturday 281-471-1188

i know he has 2 or more but as far as i know they are good tanks

[jdlowrey]

Re: Fuel Tanks

Tim:

A heartfelt thanks for the lead. Talked to Bob and he is going to look and see what he has. I got my fingers crossed.

[tim]

Re: Fuel Tanks

he has them


but i dont know if they arew good but more then likly they are good

[Larry Lyons]

Re: Fuel Tanks

OK I have a question! I just pulled the right wing tank out of N29696 a 1941 BC-65. This tank has a hole (like a tube for drag wires) thru the front of the tank with fairleads installed but no airleron cables go thru even close to here! This tube goes across from side to side at a 90 degree angle just in front of the fill cap. What do I have? I can post pics if need be.
Larry

[tim]

Re: Fuel Tanks

ya put a pic up an ill see if i can find one like it

[Ron Greene]

Re: Fuel Tanks

Larry,

Sounds like you have a tank that was originally installed in a L-2M. The tube was for the spoiler actuation rod to pass through.

Ron

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Fuel Tanks

OK I have a question! I just pulled the right wing tank out of N29696 a 1941 BC-65. This tank has a hole (like a tube for drag wires) thru the front of the tank with fairleads installed but no airleron cables go thru even close to here! This tube goes across from side to side at a 90 degree angle just in front of the fill cap. What do I have? I can post pics if need be.
Larry

it is an L-2M tank. Many L-2 tanks have found there way into "B" models.

Mike

[flylo]

Re: Fuel Tanks

Jeff,if Bob doesn't have them I do,also L-2 tanks. Let me know.Thanks!

[jdlowrey]

Re: Fuel Tanks

Thanks Eric,

Haven't heard anything back yet from Bob but I will call him later. Just out of curiousity though, are L-2 tanks a drop in fit or do they require modification?

Jeff

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Fuel Tanks

Thanks Eric,

Haven't heard anything back yet from Bob but I will call him later. Just out of curiousity though, are L-2 tanks a drop in fit or do they require modification?

Jeff

requires modification, different fuel pick up point which should be moved and closing up the sight guage ports.

Mike

[tim]

Re: Fuel Tanks

hey jeff i could not get to it to day do to family matters but tomarrow i can get up ther and see about the tanks