Section 11: Fuel Tank Installation - Hangar 9 P-47 Thunderbolt Assembly Manual

Section 11: Fuel Tank Installation

Required Parts
• Fuselage assembly
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Hobby knife
• Foam: 1/4"
• Phillips screwdriver (small)
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Step 1
Mark the vent tube on the fuel tank. This will be helpful
after the tank has been mounted in the fuselage.
Note: When installing the fuel tank, make
sure to have a piece of foam at any point
that contacts any structure inside the
fuselage. Without the foam, vibrations will be
transmitted to the fuel tank, which could cause
the fuel to foam. In turn, you will not get the
optimum performance from your engine.
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Step 2
Connect two 8" pieces of fuel tubing for pickup and
vent tubes.
• Fuel tank assembly
• Fuel tubing
• Masking tape
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Step 3
Install the fuel tank into the fuselage. Make any necessary
supports to keep the tank from moving during flight. Make
sure the vent tube faces towards the top of the fuselage.
Note: Make sure that any support braces
installed will not interfere with the installation
of the wing or linkages.
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Step 4
Make the proper connections to the engine, using the
engine manufacturer's instructions. If you are using a
4-stoke, make sure to route the crankcase vent to the
outside of the cowling.
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