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1. 08:00 AM - Re: Fuel Line Bends (Terry Frazier)
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| Subject: | RE: Fuel Line Bends |
I have been able to get closer "S-bends" by bending from opposite sides
toward the center, if that makes sense. Make your first bend, then turn the
tubing around and make the second bend toward the first. Might take some
trial and error, but it worked for me.
Terry
RV7A expect to fly this year!
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Time: 08:15:02 PM PST US
Subject: RV7-List: Fuel Line Bends
From: "Sully" <mr.sully@tx.rr.com>
I am having problems with the fuel line bends. I have one of the 180 degree
benders
and get good results in most cases, but when a "S" bend is required it is
impossible to get the second bend to start without a significant amount of
straight
line between the tangent points of the bends. I was wondering if anyone
has had this problem and if one of the spring type benders might be the
trick.
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Sully
RV-7 In-work
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Line Bends |
Sully
I suspect we all had the same problem. I had to re-do it several times
and I am still not happy with my bends (slight flat spots) I have seen
some pictures of guys with the improved Andair selector that gets away
from the "s" turns needed by the older valves and requires only 90
degree bends although going from the spar forward and then back out
through the skin still needs the "s' turn but if I recall there is
enough room to have a short straight section prior to the next 90 degree
bend. I tried a spring bender but it didn't help me as I recall.
Bill Schoen
RV-7 Finish kit
South Fork, Co.
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From: Sully<mailto:mr.sully@tx.rr.com>
To: rv7-list@matronics.com<mailto:rv7-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 11:12 PM
Subject: RV7-List: Fuel Line Bends
<mr.sully@tx.rr.com<mailto:mr.sully@tx.rr.com>>
I am having problems with the fuel line bends. I have one of the 180
degree benders and get good results in most cases, but when a "S" bend
is required it is impossible to get the second bend to start without a
significant amount of straight line between the tangent points of the
bends. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem and if one of the
spring type benders might be the trick.
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Sully
RV-7 In-work
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