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Being "welding challenged" myself, I do as Perry
does, design what I want, cut out the pieces (6061 or 6063 will work fine) and
take them to a TIG welder with a drawing and come back later for the part.
Ed Anderson
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re:
Fuel Header Tank
Thanks, Perry.....I'll try to find a local welder
and cut the pieces myself with a hacksaw. Thanks.. Paul
Conner
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Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 9:33
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Fuel Header
Tank
Paul, that is where my sump tank is located, on the firewall
below the spar opposite side from the engine. Originally it was on the
engine side, so I made it out of steel. Holds about 1 gallon and has two
Mazda fuel pumps inside, fuel return is to this sump tank like Ed's. The
selected main flows to this sump tank by gravity so it is mounted
low.
Maybe you can find a local welder in your area that can weld
aluminum. I found a guy near me that does. I take water pump parts, intake
manifold parts, etc. to him for welding. I just tell him they are for my
RX-7. Design it yourself, get the sheet aluminum, cut out the pieces, and
take it to the welder. I think 6061 is good for welding but 2024 is
not.
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