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1. 08:04 PM - Reusing 3/8" Flares... (Matt Dralle)
2. 08:45 PM - Re: Reusing 3/8" Flares... (Bruce)
3. 08:51 PM - Re: Reusing 3/8" Flares... (Ralph & Maria Finch)
4. 09:24 PM - Re: Reusing 3/8" Flares... (Dave Saylor)
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| Subject: | Reusing 3/8" Flares... |
Dear Listers,
I pulled out all of the fuel selector valve and fuel pump goodies from the old
fuselage today. I disassembled all of the various flare ends and cleaned up all
the Fuel Lube with lacquer thinner making sure not to get any in the pump or
valve or transducers. All but two of the fuel lines seem to be reusable and
don't show any signs of damage from the Mishap. I really don't want to have
to recut, rebend, and reflare all of these if I don't have to.
What's the common knowledge on reusing the flares on the fuel and brake lines?
Am I just asking for a bunch of leaks if I put these back into service now that
I've unscrewed them?
Thanks!
Matt
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Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 170+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
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| Subject: | Reusing 3/8" Flares... |
As long as the flares and the B nut are undamaged, they can be reused.
Bruce
WWW.Glasair.org
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 11:02 PM
rv7-list@matronics.com
Subject: RV-List: Reusing 3/8" Flares...
Dear Listers,
I pulled out all of the fuel selector valve and fuel pump goodies from
the old fuselage today. I disassembled all of the various flare ends
and cleaned up all the Fuel Lube with lacquer thinner making sure not to
get any in the pump or valve or transducers. All but two of the fuel
lines seem to be reusable and don't show any signs of damage from the
Mishap. I really don't want to have to recut, rebend, and reflare all
of these if I don't have to.
What's the common knowledge on reusing the flares on the fuel and brake
lines?
Am I just asking for a bunch of leaks if I put these back into service
now that I've unscrewed them?
Thanks!
Matt
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Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 170+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
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| Subject: | Reusing 3/8" Flares... |
I don't have definitive answers to your questions...but this is important
enough to get some. Call John Schwaner of Sacramento Skyranch and ask him to
be sure. He won't commit to an answer (liability), but just ask for his
opinion...what he might do.
That said, here's a couple of thoughts. First, on flared connections, I
don't think fuel lube does a thing. Doesn't hurt but doesn't help the seal.
Second, I'm *guessing* Al is malleable so it can be reused...up to a point.
If the flared end is tightened and relaxed in a lot of cycles you will
fatigue it.
But call John or another real experienced expert for the right answer.
Ralph Finch
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 8:02 PM
Subject: RV-List: Reusing 3/8" Flares...
Dear Listers,
I pulled out all of the fuel selector valve and fuel pump goodies from the
old fuselage today. I disassembled all of the various flare ends and
cleaned up all the Fuel Lube with lacquer thinner making sure not to get any
in the pump or valve or transducers. All but two of the fuel lines seem to
be reusable and don't show any signs of damage from the Mishap. I really
don't want to have to recut, rebend, and reflare all of these if I don't
have to.
What's the common knowledge on reusing the flares on the fuel and brake
lines?
Am I just asking for a bunch of leaks if I put these back into service now
that I've unscrewed them?
Thanks!
Matt
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Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 170+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
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| Subject: | Re: Reusing 3/8" Flares... |
Matt,
As long as they're in good shape you'll be fine. This being the first
time off I wouldn't worry too much about them being worn out. Look at
the recent thread about brake lines, but something tells me you've
already got hoses to the calipers.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Listers,
>
> I pulled out all of the fuel selector valve and fuel pump goodies from the old
fuselage today. I disassembled all of the various flare ends and cleaned up
all the Fuel Lube with lacquer thinner making sure not to get any in the pump
or valve or transducers. All but two of the fuel lines seem to be reusable and
don't show any signs of damage from the Mishap. I really don't want to have to
recut, rebend, and reflare all of these if I don't have to.
>
> What's the common knowledge on reusing the flares on the fuel and brake lines?
>
> Am I just asking for a bunch of leaks if I put these back into service now that
I've unscrewed them?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
>
> -
> Matt Dralle
> RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
> http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
> http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
> http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
> Status: 170+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
>
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