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DonFromTX 10-09-2013 07:01 AM

I have two fuel filters that I wanted to clamp to the firewall with Adel clamps, and started looking for fuel proof ones. No luck so far.

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Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan (Post 814576)
Where on our planes is an adel clamp routinely exposed to fuel? Like the nylon ties, I've never had an adel clamp cushion deteriorate, but I try to keep the engine compartment as free of fluids as possible.


Low Pass 10-09-2013 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DonFromTX (Post 814826)
I have two fuel filters that I wanted to clamp to the firewall with Adel clamps, and started looking for fuel proof ones. No luck so far.

If your Adel clamps see fuel to the point that they deteriorate, you have much bigger problems.

Sam Buchanan 10-09-2013 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DonFromTX (Post 814552)
Speaking of Adel clamps, I have been unable to find any that are fuel resistant. Do they exist?

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Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan (Post 814576)
Where on our planes is an adel clamp routinely exposed to fuel? Like the nylon ties, I've never had an adel clamp cushion deteriorate, but I try to keep the engine compartment as free of fluids as possible.

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Originally Posted by DonFromTX (Post 814826)
I have two fuel filters that I wanted to clamp to the firewall with Adel clamps, and started looking for fuel proof ones. No luck so far.

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Originally Posted by Low Pass (Post 814827)
If your Adel clamps see fuel to the point that they deteriorate, you have much bigger problems.

That was precisely my point.

DonFromTX 10-09-2013 08:33 AM

[IMG][/IMG]Point well taken, however these are aluminum body filters with stainless screens. My concern was in taking them apart to inspect or clean, slobbering gasoline on the clamps might melt the rubber. I guess I will just have to be more careful.

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Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan (Post 814839)
That was precisely my point.


Sam Buchanan 10-09-2013 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DonFromTX (Post 814855)
Point well taken, however these are aluminum body filters with stainless screens. My concern was in taking them apart to inspect or clean, slobbering gasoline on the clamps might melt the rubber. I guess I will just have to be more careful.

Guess if the clamps get a little gooey after a few years you could replace them? :)

I've had adel clamps that had long-term exposure to oil and they held up fine, not sure about fuel. But it sounds like your clamps will be easy to watch and maintain. I would attach them with plate-nuts so they will be easy to replace.


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