chopndrag

My mkIV has a single 18 gallon tank and I run a 582 . I fly around 3-4 hours on it with reserve depending on how I set my cruise . I wouldn't mind more fuel myself but It's just to much work that I don't feel like dealing with . After a couple hours I'm ready to get out and stretch my legs anyway. 

I have general measurements now and can make nose gears for the MkIV if anyone wants a stock style.

Depends on how many gallons the wing tank holds and how much flying you want to do before refueling.

Sand them and put some ospho rust inhibitor on them then prime and paint . I also have a set of 9 gallon wing tanks that might work for your plane .

I have a set of 9 gallon fiberglass wing tanks for sale . Never been used or drilled . 

From the smiles I think you have a couple of pilots. I wish I lived closer a kr1 would be fun to play with

My oil injection one is exactly like that one . 

Your bungee looks bigger then 3/8 but I could be wrong . I would redo the bungee and see how it goes . You might be able to fix it by wrapping it a little different.

Well I bought the cap and it didn't work . Out curiosity I took the one of my old oil injection tank and it was exact. I'll be turning it into my wing tank cap asap .

I finally measured and made my fancy drawing for a nose gear like mine . Pretty sure it's a stock one . Here's a photo of my awesome drawing . I'll be able to make these and powder coat them no problem . Anyone know the wall thickness ? 

Standard speed wing on a mkIV is 24ft extended is 26ft. Hopefully the extended will help with your weight.

Nah it's easy for me . I have the 8oz bottles and each for 50:1 takes 3 gallons of fuel . I change my plugs or at least look them over every 25 hours or so anyway since my motor is inverted.

I don't recall your wing size but if it's short like my speed wing then you'll never use the flaps . I tried a couple times and I didn't like how it felt . I rely on slipping if I have to . I have a u tube video spot landing with a couple slips in there , way more fun coming in sideways.

I don't mind the pre mix . If I know my plane is going to sit for a little while I'll put in a few gallons of avgas and it keeps the octane where it needs to be . I usually run half mo gas and half avgas anyway. 

If they are relatively straight I would just pop a couple rivets in and move on to the next .

You'll definitely have to replace the fabric. If it's painted you couldn't re iron it either you would just melt the paint . Again Jimchuck and his 2 cents are right about what you have to do . Hopefully it doesn't end up being a nightmare.

I'm with Jimchuck on this one . Is it seeping or a waterfall of fuel leaking ? If it's just seeping get a good tank sealant and slosh it around. Way cheaper and less time consuming then removing the tank .

720lbs ? My plane comes in at 545lbs with a 582 and speed wing . I think my gross weight is only 1150 lbs . Is 1200lbs the normal gross weight? 

Looks like a easy and simple thing to make. I could even powder coat them

I read about that in the local news . 

I got to fly a sportcruiser and wow that was a fun plane . It just depends on what you really want .

Local auto parts store had it . It looks like mine so we'll see come Sunday. Hopefully it's the right one . Mine is falling apart and I've done everything I can to get it to seal but I still get a leak . It worked great for awhile then out of the blue I'm leaking fuel on take off out the back . 

I might of had the wrong part number . Mine was a federation fuel cap.

I need a new one for mine too . I went everywhere with the part number for it . The ones they had were a deeper and wouldn't work . If you so find one please post the part number . 

Luckily my wife snapped back into shape after both of my daughter's were born . She actually looks pretty much the same after 12 years together so I can't complain at all .