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Old 09-29-2016, 07:35 PM
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I was able to use all the hoses in the finishing kit as-is, but sometimes to get the routing right I'd had to substitute a 45-degree fitting for a straight one, etc. I think that routing all wires, cables and hoses behind the engine--so that they don't chafe or rub against anything/each other and still look neat--is a healthy challenge. It's also very satisfying when you get it done and are happy with your work!

Now, control cables for the throttle and mixture were a different matter, as I used a nonstandard routing. I had to experiment with a few different lengths. Thanks to VAF's great Classifieds, I was able to sell the ones I didn't use quickly.
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Old 09-29-2016, 08:58 PM
E. D. Eliot E. D. Eliot is offline
 
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Thanks for this likely life or crash saving thread. I never thought of giving my Van's power cables a really close inspection and a real pull test. I am still building and will do the tests tomorrow. I appreciate this timely info. I haven't read ahead yet but wonder if Van's suggests a pull test for heavy duty wiring as part of their instructions. At least in your case, it's obvious that someone somewhere didn't do at least a pull test before shipping the product.

Just goes to show us that it's really up to us to trust but verify. Thanks again.
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