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03-10-2008, 08:12 PM
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Straight Restrictor Fitting
I have a Superior XP 360 engine that I am getting ready to hang. My engine has two ports, either of which can be used for the oil pressure gauge.
I intend to use the one that exits directly towards the rear of the airplane.
Van's only supplies a 45 degree restrictor fitting in the FWF kit. I am trying to locate a straight one made of steel? I don't want to manufacture my own.
Is there such a fitting available. Please advise. I can't seem to locate one anywhere.
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03-11-2008, 05:19 AM
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Hi Jeff:
I searched all over for one and couldn't find one. You will find some brass ones, but no steal ones. I was resigned to use the 45 degree one from Van's. Best of luck. If you find one please let us know!
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Jamie | RV-7A First Flight: 7/27/2007 (Sold)
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03-11-2008, 06:27 AM
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Thanks for the reply. I searched on the internet from 8:00 pm until about midnight and I also had no luck. Does anyone out there in RV Land have a source. By the way did you put the 45 degree fitting in the side or rear port? Which way did you point it once installed?
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03-11-2008, 06:44 AM
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Kind of hard to tell from this photo, but this is the only one I could find on my website:
Hope that helps,
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Jamie | RV-7A First Flight: 7/27/2007 (Sold)
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03-11-2008, 06:47 AM
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Thanks for the reply. What type o sealant did you use on the fittings? Did you use a sealant and an anti-seize compound?
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03-11-2008, 07:12 AM
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I just used fuel lube. That black stuff is something superior had used before, but I couldn't remove it.
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Jamie | RV-7A First Flight: 7/27/2007 (Sold)
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03-11-2008, 09:33 AM
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Jeff,
Give me a call tonight. I made mine from info in a Bingalis book. Piece of cake. All you need is a straight fitting and an AN-6 rivet.
523-5885
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03-11-2008, 03:11 PM
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Easy
Local hydraulics shoppe
Get a straight fitting made of steel.
Braze (You could also use silver solder and a blowtorch) the nole up in the middle.
Drill a small hole thru the middle.
I didn't bother making restrictor..Mine is just a straight fitting without restriction.
the really neat thing is you can install with a deep socket even after the engine is hung.
Frank
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03-11-2008, 05:41 PM
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I concur with Frank--- use a straight steel fitting and silver solder it shut, then drill with a number 60 bit. Been doing it for years, and it works fine.
Vic
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03-31-2008, 10:07 PM
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Jeff,
Is this what your looking for? If so, I found a couple.... 
Regards,
Brett
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