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PatrickW

Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Posts: 380
Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 7:11 pm Post subject: Fuel Line Length between Wing Tank and Selector Valve?

Does anyone know the length of fuel hose required between the wing tank and the fuel selector valve on a 601XL...?



I'm looking at the bottom right diagram on page 6-K-2, but I do not see any figures.  



I have a nice 20' length of braided steel fuel hose that I'd like to cut to proper lengths with minimal waste.



Instead of me doing a rough guestimate, does anyone know the length so I can do it right the first time?



Thanks,



Patrick

601XL/Corvair

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Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: Fuel Line Length between Wing Tank and Selector Valve?

Patrick,  

   

I am not building yet and cannot give you any dimensions. However, I have done similar fuel line runs on a speed boat using steel braded lines. I went to Home Depot and purchased a length of cheap clear hose the same diameter. I ran the hose as needed and cut it to length. I removed the clear hose and used it as a template, installing the steel braded connectors on the workbench.   

   

Just my two cents worth  

   

Dave Thompson  

Westminster,  CA  

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Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 2:23 am Post subject: Fuel Line Length between Wing Tank and Selector Valve?

what a great idea!



way better than what was taught about using welding rod for a template (although the rod does work pretty well for tubing runs)



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  I am not building yet and cannot give you any dimensions. However, I have done similar fuel line runs on a speed boat using steel braded lines. I went to Home  Depot and purchased a length of cheap clear hose the same diameter. I ran the hose as needed and cut it to length. I removed the clear hose and used it as a template, installing the steel braded connectors on the workbench. 

   

  Just my two cents worth

   

  Dave Thompson

  Westminster,  Harleysville (SE) PA

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PatrickW

Joined: 27 Oct 2006
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 10:56 am Post subject: Re: Fuel Line Length between Wing Tank and Selector Valve?

That's a good idea.



I don't have my fuselage sub-kit yet, so I can't go measure it.  But I'll just hold off until I get that far, then I'll use your plastic tube trick.



Thanks!



Patrick

601XL/Corvair

Eagan, MN

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