RudiGreyling
Well Known Member
Hi Guys,
I haven't done any Alu Fuel Tube forming yet, I ordered one standard pickup from Vans, it arrived and looks good with the exception of the flaring where it is suppose to join. Looking at the other AN fittings the inside of the flare looks smooth and round. This one doesn't. It looks like it won't seal properly, it looks rough, is a little oval and the inside diameter abruptly change to not round around the top. I haven't done any flaring yet so I do not know. I do not want to seal the tanks up only to find that it is leaking or sucking air. Is it suppose to look like this or should I send it back to Vans?
PS: Anyone that can reference me to a link on the Best Practices on how to flare the Alu Fuel tubing would be appreciated.
Thanks you in advance,
Kind Regards
Rudi
I haven't done any Alu Fuel Tube forming yet, I ordered one standard pickup from Vans, it arrived and looks good with the exception of the flaring where it is suppose to join. Looking at the other AN fittings the inside of the flare looks smooth and round. This one doesn't. It looks like it won't seal properly, it looks rough, is a little oval and the inside diameter abruptly change to not round around the top. I haven't done any flaring yet so I do not know. I do not want to seal the tanks up only to find that it is leaking or sucking air. Is it suppose to look like this or should I send it back to Vans?
![fuel_pickup_01.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freepgs.com%2Fflyboy%2Fpictures%2Frv_forum%2Ffuel_pickup_01.jpg&hash=fd062253b0deb5e078acecc4805bb47d)
![fuel_pickup_02.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freepgs.com%2Fflyboy%2Fpictures%2Frv_forum%2Ffuel_pickup_02.jpg&hash=32c5fc67483c0d86ab86ab5169e2607a)
PS: Anyone that can reference me to a link on the Best Practices on how to flare the Alu Fuel tubing would be appreciated.
Thanks you in advance,
Kind Regards
Rudi
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