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    E27 Throttle Controle

    I have a 1976 E27 with a late model Atomic 4. I working on the engine to get it started for the first time since I bought it and I am hoping to clarify a strage thing the seller told me. He Said that the throttle on the board is backword, which is to say to to accelater you pull it back. I...
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    Removing a fuel tank

    I did it Well, I considered all my opintions and eventually decided to cut the tank because there was no way to get it out unless i destroyed my cockpit. I drained all the fule out of the tank the I released two fire extinguishers in the tank ane did my thing with the Sawzall. It worked fine...
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    Removing a fuel tank

    Are you guys trying to tell me that this is not such a good idea... This morning, I have a whole new prospective on life. Mainly, I intend to continue with it. Thank you all for your help. I will try to wiggle it out. If I can't, I will find a professional and make sure I am not on...
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    Removing a fuel tank

    I have measured the large side of the tank and it is about 2" larger then the openning. I plan on washing it out with degreaser first. I have also read about guys putting in some Dry Ice, which melts to C02 and is suposed remove the oxygen. Has anyone tried or heard of this? And, yes. I...
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    Removing a fuel tank

    I have a 1976 Ericson 27 with a leaking fuel tank. I need to replace it but it is too big for the opening in the lazarette so i have to cut it up and remove in pieces. Before I go drilling and sawing the tank I want to make sure I am not going to explode. The tank is empty and I don't smell much...
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