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     1. 08:34 AM - Re: Steel Fittings vs Aluminum  (Andy Karmy)
 
 
 
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Time: 08:34:47 AM PST US
From: Andy Karmy <andy@karmy.com>
Subject: Re: RV9-List: Steel Fittings vs Aluminum

--> RV9-List message posted by: Andy Karmy <andy@karmy.com>

I decided to use steel on all locations that were attached to the  
engine that carried fuel. I figure that the steel should be more crack  
resistant and in a location that moves quite a bit (attached to the  
carb) I don't want a crack on that fitting. I used aluminum everywhere  
else.

- Andy

On Apr 2, 2004, at 12:54 PM, JVonDolen@aol.com wrote:

> --> RV9-List message posted by: JVonDolen@aol.com
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> My engine came with an AN 823-6 fitting at the carb inlet (45 degree  
> elbow,
> steel). I was all set to use it in attaching my fuel inlet hose but  
> noticed
> that Van's calls out a 823-6D (aluminum). I went ahead and put the  
> alum fitting
> in, but an wondering in general when are steel fittings used and what  
> are the
> differences?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John von Dohlen
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- Andy Karmy
   andy@karmy.com