We sealed both of my wing tanks with some black goop on the outside and (knock 
on wood) it has 
held for about 2 years. I would not want sloshing material coming loose in my 
header tank. 
Dan C


On Apr 16, 2010, at 2:43 PM, liggettbill wrote:

> My Ercoupe 415C wing tanks show evidence of fuel leaking (both odor, loss of 
> fuel, and blue staining). Most of the staining is around one of the drain 
> valve fittings, but there seems to be evidence of seepage along one of the 
> riveted seams.
> 
> I have been told to use sloshing compound by my AI, but others have said that 
> this is to be avoided and possibly prohibited by an AD (Does anyone have this 
> reference)?
> 
> Does anyone know a way to stop leaks by somehow sealing from the outside, 
> without the time and expense of drilling rivets and resealing from the 
> inside? 
> 
> If not, is sloshing still a viable option?I would appreciate your 
> recommendations.
> 
> Bill Liggett
> 
> 

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