Fuel tank behind the seat is a bad idea. The C of g will change as you use the fuel and if you crash the tank behind you is not good at all. I like a header tank for the positive feed to the carb if the fuel pump stop. To box the main spar with plywood on the sides will be stronger than dowels. Regards Willie... South Africa with 2 x standard KR2 aircraft.
-----Original Message----- From: Robert Boyd Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 8:33 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> (no subject) I have a question. The KR2S project that I recently purchased is set up as conventional gear. If I were to remove the main gear and flip them around onto the front of the main spar, (converting to tail wheel), the mounting holes will not line up. My question is, will the unused holes cause a weakening of the front spar? Should I epoxy wood dowel rods in the holes to help restore some strength? I really do not want to do the header tank and would like the room in the stub wings for tanks. I had thought on just keeping the gear as is and moving tanks out to the outer wings but am concerned with the weight being so far out. By the way, has anyone ever installed a fuel tank directly behind the seat? Good or bad idea? Thanks Bob, Frazeysburg Ohio _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://mylist.net/private/krnet/ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
