Beagle
Active Member
Question to the combined VAF wisdom: Is Drilling Tank Skins to #41 a Good Idea?
Rationale: I am about to start drilling my tanks and it occurred to me that when I dimple regular #40 holes they end up slightly larger. So, in the interest of having tanks that don't leak I want to minimize gaps wherever possible. After dimpling, a #41 hole should fit a AN426AD3 rivet with a little less slop. Then there will be less gap to challenge the ProSeal and less likelihood of a leaky tank.
I've read someone on VAF mention that others have done it but searching "#41" comes up with nothing.
Thanks in advance for answering!!!
Rationale: I am about to start drilling my tanks and it occurred to me that when I dimple regular #40 holes they end up slightly larger. So, in the interest of having tanks that don't leak I want to minimize gaps wherever possible. After dimpling, a #41 hole should fit a AN426AD3 rivet with a little less slop. Then there will be less gap to challenge the ProSeal and less likelihood of a leaky tank.
I've read someone on VAF mention that others have done it but searching "#41" comes up with nothing.
Thanks in advance for answering!!!