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catmandu 12-11-2013 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Walt (Post 833443)
Funny.. no diesel, without the kerosene heater running I can't feel my hands!
This weather is just not right for Texas!

OH, MY, GAWD!

Kero in a yellow container? Guvmint man gonna git you! :)

(I've actually had people chastise me about color vs. product at the pump.)

Walt 12-11-2013 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Dickens (Post 833499)
My understanding was that AN fittings were to be installed with dry threads...I take it that I am misinformed?

The PIPE threads (and only the pipe threads) must be sealed (I generally use tite-seal). The flares, B nuts etc. go together dry.
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Originally Posted by catmandu (Post 833500)
OH, MY, GAWD!

Kero in a yellow container? Guvmint man gonna git you! :)

(I've actually had people chastise me about color vs. product at the pump.)

Walmart had them on sale :D

Mark Dickens 12-11-2013 05:40 AM

Sorry for the multiple posts. I kept getting a "database error" and thought the response wasn't posting...

pierre smith 12-11-2013 05:43 AM

Wow!
 
Fuel in the tunnel of a -10 is an explosion waiting to happen.....unfortunately for one gentleman on here, already has.

Best,

rocketbob 12-11-2013 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad (Post 833405)
Hi Walt. Not to hijack the subject but you are a great RV anatomist what's that extra port on stock Vans selector for? Can I plumb aux cabin tank into it?




Vlad is that sealant I see on the B-nuts? If so that's a no-no.

Wayne Gillispie 12-11-2013 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketbob (Post 833508)
Vlad is that sealant I see on the B-nuts? If so that's a no-no.

Well, it does say EZ Turn, making threaded connections easier to turn. Just kidding. One must have thick skin to post pics on the net.

Walt 12-11-2013 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TS Flightlines (Post 833432)
Gee Walt----great catch. Thank you for taking pics for everyone to see.
This get serious in a BIG hurry.
Tom

FYI: Tom is making me a full set of FWF teflon firesleeved lines to replace the homade ones, I'm a big believer is letting the pro's do what they do best and Tom is a pro at making lines!

I would suggest everyone do the same unless you have the proper tools/materials/training to do it properly.

Vlad 12-11-2013 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketbob (Post 833508)
Vlad is that sealant I see on the B-nuts? If so that's a no-no.

Thanks RocketBob for looking over it.
It's a bit of EZturn on threads only flares installed dry. Every one hundred hours I inspect fuel lines the only seep was found at a gascolator fitting.

HSANTIBANEZ 12-11-2013 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Walt (Post 833399)
I hate when I find this stuff, it's a lot of work to fix :mad:
All this stuff in the tunnel of a 10

Leak at fuel selector



Leak at feedthru from tank L/H side (notice the blue staining on insulation)



Leak at fuel pump 'T'



Making your own FWF hoses? Maximum gap allowed between nut and collar is 1/16" (this one is over a 1/4")



If your flares look like either one of these you've got more work to do!





Quick tutorial on flaring. One of the more important things is lubricating the cone before starting the process, if you don't you will "smear" the metal in the flare.
http://www.sportaviationonline.org/s...01/?pg=80#pg80


Dear Walt, did you have fuel smell in the cockpit?

Regards,

sahrens 12-11-2013 08:30 AM

TS Flightlines
 
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Originally Posted by Walt (Post 833516)
FYI: Tom is making me a full set of FWF teflon firesleeved lines to replace the homade ones, I'm a big believer is letting the pro's do what they do best and Tom is a pro at making lines!

I would suggest everyone do the same unless you have the proper tools/materials/training to do it properly.

This exactly why I went with Tom to fabricate teflon lines for the fuel lines from tank to selector valve and selector valve to fuel pump. More expensive, but after critically reviewing MY flares it was an easy decisiion.


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