drone_pilot
Well Known Member
This is a mixed bag of fuel line questions so feel free to pick and choose what you want to answer....
When dealing with fuel lines in a 7A, is it common for builders to use flexible hoses instead of the aluminum tubing in the fuel tank to fuel selector valve area? I have a flop tube in one tank and a standard pickup in the other if that matters (length?, etc).
If it is an acceptable solution what are the pros/cons of flexible fuel line vs Aluminum tubing?
I'm getting ready to slap the wings on, but thought I'd get the cabin fuel lines taken care of first. I'm going with the Andair fuel selector and pump. I have the red cube fuel totalizer and am trying to figure out where the best home is for that also. I have a Lycoming IO-360-A1A in hand. Any thoughts on the Red Cube placement?
I have an inline Andair fuel filter just before fuel gets to the Andair pump. Is it advisable to put a gascolator, etc in line before or after the pump?
On a Lycoming fuel injected engine, do I need to run a fuel bypass line back to a fuel tank, and can you direct me to some pics of how that has been done by others?
I'm still a ways from hanging the engine but I need to get my plumbing situated first. )
As always, thanks for the advice!
When dealing with fuel lines in a 7A, is it common for builders to use flexible hoses instead of the aluminum tubing in the fuel tank to fuel selector valve area? I have a flop tube in one tank and a standard pickup in the other if that matters (length?, etc).
If it is an acceptable solution what are the pros/cons of flexible fuel line vs Aluminum tubing?
I'm getting ready to slap the wings on, but thought I'd get the cabin fuel lines taken care of first. I'm going with the Andair fuel selector and pump. I have the red cube fuel totalizer and am trying to figure out where the best home is for that also. I have a Lycoming IO-360-A1A in hand. Any thoughts on the Red Cube placement?
I have an inline Andair fuel filter just before fuel gets to the Andair pump. Is it advisable to put a gascolator, etc in line before or after the pump?
On a Lycoming fuel injected engine, do I need to run a fuel bypass line back to a fuel tank, and can you direct me to some pics of how that has been done by others?
I'm still a ways from hanging the engine but I need to get my plumbing situated first. )
As always, thanks for the advice!