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1. 06:27 AM - Fuel Lines (Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky)
2. 06:50 AM - Re: Fuel Lines (paul wilson)
3. 02:36 PM - Re: Fuel Lines (Guy Buchanan)
4. 03:49 PM - Re: Fuel Lines (Lowell Fitt)
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Guys,
Trying to finish up my interior and have come to the point of installing the
fuel lines from the wing tanks to the header tank, couple questions, has
anyone ran aluminum from the header to just inside the wing root then rubber
to the wing? What are the watch outs to doing so? Also, what flex fuel lines
have people had success with in reference to ethanol resistance, I know
Gates Barricade was previously discussed on the forum, I have not had any
success finding a distributor yet, what else have people been comfortable
with?
Thanks for the help,
Lloyd Cudnohufsky
Model 5 912ul IVO IFA
Northern Mi.
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What you suggest is just fine. Use auto EFI hose. it is compatible
with anything you put into your tank. Do not worry about the brand
they all are ok. Sure Gates makes good stuff as does Goodyear, or
NAPA and even the no name brands. Look carefully as some EFI hose is
much stiffer than others. Important if you fold your wings or have
tight bends. The only criteria needed is EFI and flexibility. Go to
multiple auto shops and feel teh EFI hose.
PaulW
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At 07:24 AM 7/16/2011, you wrote:
><7suds@chartermi.net>
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>Guys,
>Trying to finish up my interior and have come to the point of installing the
>fuel lines from the wing tanks to the header tank, couple questions, has
>anyone ran aluminum from the header to just inside the wing root then rubber
>to the wing? What are the watch outs to doing so? Also, what flex fuel lines
>have people had success with in reference to ethanol resistance, I know
>Gates Barricade was previously discussed on the forum, I have not had any
>success finding a distributor yet, what else have people been comfortable
>with?
>
>Thanks for the help,
>
>Lloyd Cudnohufsky
>Model 5 912ul IVO IFA
>Northern Mi.
>
>
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On 7/16/2011 6:24 AM, Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky wrote:
> Trying to finish up my interior and have come to the point of installing the
> fuel lines from the wing tanks to the header tank, couple questions, has
> anyone ran aluminum from the header to just inside the wing root then rubber
> to the wing? What are the watch outs to doing so? Also, what flex fuel lines
> have people had success with in reference to ethanol resistance,
I use 3/8 Aeroquip socketless blue from the fingers turning aft along
the frame tubes above the triangle windows. About half way back they
turn into 3/8 aluminum and run behind the seat belt attach points,
around, and forward to the header tank, all aluminum. I like it. I fold
my wings every time I fly. Just make sure the aluminum lines are
restrained at the end so they don't flex when you fold, and make sure
they don't vibrate. I found it easier to route the aluminum than flex
hose, since the aluminum stays where you put it. Can't speak to the
ethanol resistance of the Aeroquip blue, as I only run 100LL.
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 592-C / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded_*
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Lloyd,
Finally got time to respond to the question. This is fresh in my recent
building, but Guy's answer is exactly as I was thinking. Both the
airplanes I am working on have folded wings for the sake of work room.
The wings are extended from time to time for needed work and there is a
lot of slack in the top area when extended and conventional wisdom says
all should run down hill or you can get vapor lock in a rise that will
trap a bubble. I ran rubber to the header tank then aluminum to the
fuel valve and through the firewall on my project. I will have to
rethink my project based on what you are suggesting as I also like the
stay put nature of the aluminum.
Lowell
From: Guy Buchanan
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Fuel Lines
On 7/16/2011 6:24 AM, Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky wrote:
Trying to finish up my interior and have come to the point of installing
the
fuel lines from the wing tanks to the header tank, couple questions, has
anyone ran aluminum from the header to just inside the wing root then
rubber
to the wing? What are the watch outs to doing so? Also, what flex fuel
lines
have people had success with in reference to ethanol resistance,I use
3/8 Aeroquip socketless blue from the fingers turning aft along the
frame tubes above the triangle windows. About half way back they turn
into 3/8 aluminum and run behind the seat belt attach points, around,
and forward to the header tank, all aluminum. I like it. I fold my wings
every time I fly. Just make sure the aluminum lines are restrained at
the end so they don't flex when you fold, and make sure they don't
vibrate. I found it easier to route the aluminum than flex hose, since
the aluminum stays where you put it. Can't speak to the ethanol
resistance of the Aeroquip blue, as I only run 100LL.
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 592-C / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
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