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04-04-2013, 06:38 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dike Iowa
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Fire sleeve fuel pressure hose
Anybody know why the fuel pressure hose in
Vans fwf kit doesn't have fire sleeve on it? Does it need it?
Thanks
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04-04-2013, 07:03 AM
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Doug, personally I think it should. I sleeve mine.
Tom
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04-04-2013, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TS Flightlines
Doug, personally I think it should. I sleeve mine.
Tom
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I agree, even with the restrictor orifice in place, a significant amount of fuel could escape that line in the event of a fire.
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04-04-2013, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mahomet, Illinois
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Two yes's ...
Yes, it seems strange Vans doesn't furnish that hose w/ a firesleeve, and
Yes, I firesleeved mine. One more small thing offering peace of mind. 
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04-04-2013, 08:11 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chesterfield, Missouri
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I am missing something here.
If there is a leak at the pressure sense line and it ignites, how will the sleeve make it a better deal than not having the sleeve?
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04-04-2013, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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It serves to protect the line in case there is already a fire... Like an oil fire for example.
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