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1. 07:53 AM - Re: Connecting to Bing primer ports on Stratus (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
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| Subject: | Connecting to Bing primer ports on Stratus |
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
I just used some "thin walled" tygon tube from the hardware store that
is a push fit onto the fittings...no clamps.
I use a tee threaded into the primer solenoid.
Seeing how the tube only flows fuel for a few seconds and the volume of
fuel contained in the primer lines is very small I did not worry about
firesleev and such...Just kept the line tied up away from chafing or hot
components.
Frank
Stratus 360 hours
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From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hansen,
Ronald
Subject: Stratus-List: Connecting to Bing primer ports on Stratus
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hansen, Ronald" <RH122050@ncr.com>
I've put this off, but pretty soon I need to hook up my engine and I'm
not happy with what I've come up with so I'd like to ask for some help.
How are people hooking a primer line to the small fitting on the bottom
of the Bing carbs?
You could barely get one hose clamp on there and it's a metric fitting
(5mm), I think. I can squeeze some 1/4" ID yellow tygon down on it with
a small clamp, but that doesn't seem like a great solution. I think
vibration might cause the clamp to cut into the line and I'd like a more
robust line carrying fuel in the engine compartment. I guess I could
put some firesleeve around the tygon and try to find a hose clamp that
stays round when clamping that small.
As far as I can tell, the fitting is pressed into the carb and I haven't
messed with it. I've searched the archives and found I can get some
soft primer line from Lockwood Aviation, but I know others have solved
this problem, so I thought I'd ask. I could go back to using the
chokes, but I've got the primer installed and wired at this point.
Also, for carb balancing, are you incorporating a "T" in the lines or
disconnecting at the carb or maybe the primer solenoid?
Thanks, all.
Ron Hansen
Los Angeles
Zenair 601HDS, Stratus, BRS, 90%+
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