Seagull Models Mitchell B-25, Assembly Manual

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Test it the stopper assembly into the tank.
It may be necessary to remove some of the
lashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If lashing is present, make
sure none falls into the tank.
FUEL TANK INSTALLATION
You should mark which tube is the vent
and which is the fuel pickup when you attach
fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once
the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may
be diicult to determine which is which.
Use balsa block to hold in place the fuel
tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel tank.
When satisied with the alignment of the
stopper assembly tighten the 3x20mm ma-
chine screw until the rubber stopper expands
and seals the tank opening. Do not over-
tighten the assembly as this could cause the
tank to split.
With the stopper assembly in place, the
weighted pick-up should rest away from the
rear of the tank and move freely inside the
tank. he top of the vent tube should rest just
below the top of the tank. It should not touch
the top of the tank.
Use balsa block to hold in place the fuel
tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel tank
inside the fuselage.
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Fuel tank
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