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Fuel tank straps

Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:24 pm
by 6843
Hi All,

I have the tank out of my metalized wing to make repairs. I want to replace the rubber between the strap and the tank. McMaster Carr has 5 different hardness (durometer). Any suggestions what I want to use?

30A (Soft), 40A (Medium Soft), 50A (Medium), 60A (Medium Hard), 70A (Hard)

Thanks for your suggestions.

Dave

Re: Fuel tank straps

Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:27 pm
by 6298
Just pick one. Rubber is better than felt. The average is 50 so that might be the best one.

Re: Fuel tank straps

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:41 am
by 6843
Thanks Randy

Re: Fuel tank straps

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:45 am
by 6643
I'd try 50 also. Duro 30 is very soft; felt isn't really that soft at all. You want it more for abrasion protection than cushioning.