Section.12:.Fuel.tank.installation - Hangar 9 T-34 Mentor 40 ARF Assembly Manual

Section 12: Fuel Tank Installation
Required Parts
•.Fuselage.assembly.
•.Fuel.tubing.(red.and.green)
Required Tools and Adhesives
•.Foam:.1/2".(13mm).
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 1
Wrap.the.fuel.tank.in.1/2".(13mm).foam.as.shown.
Note:.Connect.the.red.tube.to.the.vent.
and.the.green.tube.to.the.pickup.
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.Step 2
Install.the.fuel.tank.into.the.fuselage..Make.any.necessary.
supports.to.keep.the.tank.from.moving.during.flight.
•.Fuel.tank.assembly
•.Masking.tape
Note:.Make.sure.that.any.support.
braces.installed.will.not.interfere.with.the.
installation.of.the.wing.or.linkages.

.Step 3
Remove.the.covering.from.the.fuse.bottom.to.expose.the.
opening.for.the.exhaust.if.using.a.2-stroke.engine..Install.
the.muffler..There.should.be.an.even.amount.of.clearance.
between.the.muffler.and.firewall..Sand.the.opening.in.the.
firewall.if.this.is.not.the.case..Install.a.muffler.extension.to.
route.the.exhaust.out.of.the.fuselage.

.Step 4
Make.the.proper.connections.to.the.engine,.using.the.
engine.manufacturer's.instructions.
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