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jimpuglise(at)comcast.net
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 Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:17 pm Post subject: Fuel Filler Neck |
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I went out to calibrate my Princeton Capacitance meter today and the first step is to fill the tank. I Have the metal tube between the filler neck and the tank with a black rubber coupling on each end, between the metal and the glass filler neck, and the metal and the glass tank. I found that gas leaked a little on both ends of the metal tube. When I used a paper towel to clean the gas off, it had a big, black streak on it from the rubber coupling tube. More gas, more black. The tube looks like radiator hose, but I am sure it came with the kit. If avgas is causing it to break down, am I using the proper material on both ends? If not, what should be used?
Jim Puglise
A283 -- Close to flying
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gavanne(at)iconz.co.nz
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| Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:17 pm Post subject: Fuel Filler Neck |
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Had the same problem, you need to seal the connections between the metal and the rubber, best way to do this is with redux (or what ever they call it nowdays) mix some up and smear it inside the rubber connecting pieces and then reassemble and tighten the hose clamps, haven’t had a problem since
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Subject: Fuel Filler Neck
I went out to calibrate my Princeton Capacitance meter today and the first step is to fill the tank. I Have the metal tube between the filler neck and the tank with a black rubber coupling on each end, between the metal and the glass filler neck, and the metal and the glass tank. I found that gas leaked a little on both ends of the metal tube. When I used a paper towel to clean the gas off, it had a big, black streak on it from the rubber coupling tube. More gas, more black. The tube looks like radiator hose, but I am sure it came with the kit. If avgas is causing it to break down, am I using the proper material on both ends? If not, what should be used?
Jim Puglise
A283 -- Close to flying
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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:23 am Post subject: Fuel Filler Neck |
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The leakage problem is caused by protruding polyethylene moulding flash lines, unless the clips are extremely tight the rubber doesn't conform to the irregular shape and you get a slight leak.
The tank and the filler neck, "cobra?" are polyethylene, not fibreglass.
Graham
From: Gavin and Anne Lee <gavanne(at)iconz.co.nz>
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Sent: Sunday, 28 August, 2011 3:14:17
Subject: RE: Fuel Filler Neck
Had the same problem, you need to seal the connections between the metal and the rubber, best way to do this is with redux (or what ever they call it nowdays) mix some up and smear it inside the rubber connecting pieces and then reassemble and tighten the hose clamps, haven’t had a problem since
Gavin Lee ##355 ZK-EPA
From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of jimpuglise(at)comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, 28 August 2011 9:15 a.m.
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Subject: Europa-List: Fuel Filler Neck
I went out to calibrate my Princeton Capacitance meter today and the first step is to fill the tank. I Have the metal tube between the filler neck and the tank with a black rubber coupling on each end, between the metal and the glass filler neck, and the metal and the glass tank. I found that gas leaked a little on both ends of the metal tube. When I used a paper towel to clean the gas off, it had a big, black streak on it from the rubber coupling tube. More gas, more black. The tube looks like radiator hose, but I am sure it came with the kit. If avgas is causing it to break down, am I using the proper material on both ends? If not, what should be used?
Jim Puglise
A283 -- Close to flying
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