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jcant1(at)hughes.net
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 Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:10 am Post subject: Fuel lilne from wing tanks to header. |
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Has anyone thought about putting a quick disconnect fitting in each line to eliminate the loop in the fuel line. There are some available in the motorcycle world that shuts off both fittings when disconnected.
My two cents.
Jim 5 TD
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:29 am Post subject: Fuel lilne from wing tanks to header. |
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I thought about that when I was building but, gave it up. You would need some sort of snap fitting that would seal in both directions when disconnected. I did something else that seems to work just fine. Cut the fuel lines to fit as tight as possible with the wings folded back. Once put into the flying position the loop is just about gone. If need be, add a small spring down on the line somewhere that would slightly pull the fuel line downward. This will insure a "continuous" downhill slope on that fuel line from the point it enters the cockpit.
Don Smythe
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ofd725(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:04 am Post subject: Fuel lilne from wing tanks to header. |
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Jim,
You beat me to the punch. Those are my thoughts exactly. The only question that I have is, will they pass muster when it comes inspection time (for those of us still building)? I personally will be hangaring mine, but for those who often fold and transport this sounds like the best thing to eliminate a low spot in the line.
Jimmy Cantrell <jcant1(at)hughes.net> wrote:
[quote] Has anyone thought about putting a quick disconnect fitting in each line to eliminate the loop in the fuel line. There are some available in the motorcycle world that shuts off both fittings when disconnected.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
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