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 Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject: Bottom Drain Fuel Tank Bushings |
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Mike
The first set came from Kolb with my kit. I don't remember where I got the
current set. I see Aircraft Spruce carries them. When I replaced the tanks I
changed the fittings to fittings with a finger strainer and a shut off
valve. AS part # FFV01 & FTB01.
Again I make sure the hole is round and smooth with no burs. Then I push in
the bushing, lubricate the fittings and push in the fitting. Never had a
leak. Of course now that I said that.... I like to replace the rubber
bushings and maybe the fuel tanks every 6 years or so. If nothing else I
like to just spend a buck each every 5-6 years for a replacement rubber
bushing, its also a good time to flush out your fuel tanks real good.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIC
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George Alexander
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Location: SW Florida
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Bottom Drain Fuel Tank Bushings |
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| NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net wrote: | Mike
The first set came from Kolb with my kit. I don't remember where I got the
current set. I see Aircraft Spruce carries them. When I replaced the tanks I
changed the fittings to fittings with a finger strainer and a shut off
valve. AS part # FFV01 & FTB01.
Again I make sure the hole is round and smooth with no burs. Then I push in
the bushing, lubricate the fittings and push in the fitting.
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Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIC
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Mike et al:
Rick said it, but I would stress the point, lubricate the fitting and PUSH them in. Making sure that the fitting remains perpendicular to the surface where the bushing will seat. Any attempt to get it to go in by twisting and turning will possibly distort the hole and may increase the possibility of a leak. Would be more likely with the newer thin wall tanks.
Tanks on my three previous airplanes, over the last dozen years, were bottom fed. Unlike Rick, I was a big spender and changed them at least every other year. Probably didn't need to, but it made me feel better. Never had a leak.
Just switched my FSII tanks over to bottom feed.
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