Pitts S1S fuel tank R&R

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CAKevin

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Oct 31, 2016

I decided to R&R the main fuel tank. It has been welded and patched previously and is starting to leak along the welds. I don't feel like cashing cracks and I found a good deal on one from someone here on the forum.

For those who have done this, what am I getting myself into?
How long do you estimate it taking?
I have head I may need to lift the top right wing to get the tank in / out?

Thanks,
Kevin