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Permalink Reply by Bob McDonald on December 6, 2012 at 8:54pm

Jeff

Most guys remove the header tank and install a pair of the CH601HD leading edge wing tanks. Zenith still sells them new.

Removing the fuel from the cockpit is a big safety improvement...and no gas fumes in the cockpit either from fuel splashed on the cowl refueling.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff naul on December 6, 2012 at 9:20pm

thanks Bob, but I already have the big header tank. the straps broke and when it hit the pedals it dented and tore the aluminum. this happened prior to me buying. they riveted a piece over the tear and covered with JB weld.( not cool)  so I pulled the tank to further inspect then I found that they drilled holes in the tank when riveting the top skin. zenith no longer has the big tank. I dont wanna give up my wing lockers just yet..

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Permalink Reply by Bob McDonald on December 7, 2012 at 8:47pm

The picture is "a leading edge wing tank"... not the 60 litre head tank that is mounted behind the panel. I have the 60 litre header tank + two 22 litre leading edge wing tanks and still have both wing baggage lockers. This tank is larger than the 22 litre edge tanks I currently have installed, as it was designed to replace the header tank totally.

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Permalink Reply by Guy Magnuson on January 28, 2023 at 7:45pm

Is the filler cap on the inboard or outboard end. Same on left an right?

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Permalink Reply by Rich Whittington on December 7, 2012 at 8:03pm

I've got one I'd make you a deal on. I'll send you a picture tomorrow if I can remember that long. It's Margaretta time right now.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff naul on December 8, 2012 at 6:09pm

Rich, thank you!

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Permalink Reply by Rich Whittington on December 9, 2012 at 6:28pm

Here's the pictures of the header tank I promised.

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