Tim,
I replaced the 2" angled piece with an aluminum tube with a 2"
thin wall O.D. Cut it to match the angle required to mate up with the
filler and made it about 1/2" short at both ends. I then used clear PVC
flexible tubing (I got at my local Home Depot) and slid a 3" piece on
each end of the tube. When I placed it in position and slid the PVC
outward over the tank and fuel filler ends, it closed up the system and
allowed for me to see if any fuel was in the area by looking thru the
clear joint. I used the existing clamps and added the two needed with
this arrangement, I've had almost no smell. I also replaced all the
Europa flex piping with the local automotive "fuel injection rated" fuel
lines. This would be less likely to let fuel vapor release thru the
tubing. The US fuel has a lot of additives in it so I needed the best.
There was a bit of conversation on this several years ago and that is
when I made my change. The PVC clear tubing is easy to replace when
necessary. (cheep also)
Jim Nelson
N15JN
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> The dreaded fuel smell!
> For the first time I filled the fuel tank to the brim on my classic
> monowheel and the fuel smell became apparent. Tracked it down to
> the 2" rubber piping between the tank and the plastic fuel filler
> intake. Just replaced it with a piece of the piping I had for the
> original fuel intake from the center ceiling without the baggage
> mod. as I heard other builders doing that with success. Is that
> correct? Any other good ideas?
> Will check it next time I fill it up. Found the total capacity to be
> 67.17 litres not 70 as quoted. 9 litres was left in the Reserve.
> Cheers
> Tim
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> Timothy P Ward
> 12 Waiwetu Street,
> Fendalton,
> Christchurch,
> NEW ZEALAND
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> Ph. 0064 3 3515166
> email ward.t@xtra.co.nz
> Mobile 025 2649325
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