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FlyboyTR

Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Posts: 215
Location: Mobile, Alabama

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:06 pm Post subject: Vixen: Fuel Gauge Leak.. and Clear Fuel Line Recommendation

I have been having on-going issues with my Vixen.  The engine is currently off awaiting parts for the Continental IO-240 starter.  This is the link to that problem if you're interested.   http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=19174



Yesterday I noticed fuel dripping off the side of the plane.  According to the fuel gauges I had lost around 14 gallons!  It was dripping out of the wing, running into the aileron...dripping out of the aileron and down the side of the fuselage.  Turned the fuel valves off and siphoned the tank.  Today we folded the right wing to access the fuel fittings.  There was nothing obvious until I realized the sight gauge fitting at the bottom was loose...it would move in and out about 1/8".  This is the semi rigid gauge.  Removed, inspected and determined it had to be the culprit...just loose!  Reinstalled and everything is dry.  I will check the other side tomorrow!



Before re-installing the sight gauge I cut a length of red spray spout tubing (the little hose that comes on a can of WD-40, etc) and inserted it into the sight gauge.  I had read about this in an old post but there was no mention of how well it worked.  As I was adding fuel (checking for the leak) my wife was the first to notice the difference in ease of reading the sight gauge.  I was quite impressed when I looked at it...much easier to see and identify the fuel level.



Now, to my needs...    I want to replace the clear fuel line that runs from the header tank (behind the seat) to the top of the right fuel tank.  In years past I have used vinyl fuel line but always had easy access for inspection purposes.  I would like to know what is now (since I've been away from flying for some time...) considered to be the best clear fuel line for this type of application?  ID is 1/4".  As always, any and all help/input will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!



Travis

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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
ADI-II Autopilot
AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
www.enotam.net (My Flying Info Website)

FlyboyTR

Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Posts: 215
Location: Mobile, Alabama

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:43 am Post subject: Re: Vixen: Fuel Gauge Leak.. and Clear Fuel Line Recommenda

Randy and Guy,

Thanks for the info.  I had been reading about the yellow Tygon and decided to go with that.  I ordered it from United States Plastic Corp.  along with a bunch of other stuff.  Great price on yellow plastic bins, etc.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.asp



Thanks again!



Travis

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Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
ADI-II Autopilot
AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
www.enotam.net (My Flying Info Website)

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