'Hose Pinchers' are available at Automotive Suppliers. They are a quick,
easy way to pinch-off vacum lines, fuel lines and other hoses. Prevents
leakage, and won't damage hoses due to the curved crimping. I brought a
pair at Pep Boys for US$6. One can then shut off the fuel hose either
side of the filter and change filters quickly as access is from within
the cockpit.Fuel leakage is minimal. Plastic tray under the filter
prevents spillage onto aircraft.
For what it is worth.
Cheers,
Tim
Jim Naylor wrote:
>
> If any one is interested I can supply small clamps made especially for this
> purpose. They are designed to be used on rubber fuel hose and will not cause
> any damage to the hose. I normally supply them with a fuel injection
> cleaning kit that I manufacture.
> Cost : GBP 4.00 plus postage each.
>
> Jim
>
> > "Clamp both lines to the filter with locking pliers."
> >
> > If, like me, anyone is concerned about the effectiveness of this method of
> > stemming the fuel flow, the difficulty of access when the pliers are in
> the
> > way, and the likely damage to the fuel lines, you could fit fuel taps
> > between the tanks and the filters. Suitable ones are available from
> Skydrive
> > at 10.00p.each. If mounted under the seat support material next to the
> > filters with the tap spindles horizontal there is no chance of them moving
> > to the 'off' position while the seat support material is in place. By
> > putting the tank selector to 'off' the filters can be isolated from both
> > directions, and only a very small amount of fuel can possibly escape.
> >
> > Roger Anderson. G-BXTD.
> >
>
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Timothy P Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch,
NEW ZEALAND
Ph. 0064 03 3515166
email ward.t@xtra.co.nz
Mobile 025 2649325
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