I am looking for pros, cons and options for installing a fuel line between my gascolator and electronic primer valve.
Both the valve and the gascolator are affixed to the firewall and are approximately 12 inches apart. There is no relative movement between the two attached points.
I was going to purchase an expensive flexible fuel line when an A&P stopped by and said that was an overkill. He suggested I use a copper line, similar to what I installed on the outbound side of the primer valve. Someone else mentioned that wasn't a good idea and suggested a stainless steel line between the two.
I didn't think twice about using copper on the outbound side of the primer valve since it is unpressurized and seldom used. However the line between the gascolator and the primer valve remains pressurized during engine operations.
I like the idea of using a copper line but do not have a good understanding of the pros/cons. Does anyone have any experience using a pressurized copper line in the engine compartment?
I would appreciate any suggestions or comments from the RV community on using something other than than a traditional flex fuel line for this task.
Mike
Finishing
Hope to be at the airport this summer
Both the valve and the gascolator are affixed to the firewall and are approximately 12 inches apart. There is no relative movement between the two attached points.
I was going to purchase an expensive flexible fuel line when an A&P stopped by and said that was an overkill. He suggested I use a copper line, similar to what I installed on the outbound side of the primer valve. Someone else mentioned that wasn't a good idea and suggested a stainless steel line between the two.
I didn't think twice about using copper on the outbound side of the primer valve since it is unpressurized and seldom used. However the line between the gascolator and the primer valve remains pressurized during engine operations.
I like the idea of using a copper line but do not have a good understanding of the pros/cons. Does anyone have any experience using a pressurized copper line in the engine compartment?
I would appreciate any suggestions or comments from the RV community on using something other than than a traditional flex fuel line for this task.
Mike
Finishing
Hope to be at the airport this summer