Jeremy
It is good to hear that you have gotten back to work. :)
The tubing will need to be just a tiny bit proud when you start. The stretching
and bending it goes through will get it to fit flush to the flare tool nicely.
A drop of oil will make it easier on the tubing too.
The rings that the clamping side make will be OK. I can't even see them now on
my tubing.
The direction the Elbow points is always a problem. With the use of a good
Gasoline
proof pipe thread you should be able to stop at the proper angel with not
over tightening the fittings. Remember the fuel pressure is only about 5 psi
at the max.
Hope this helps.
Cliff Shaw
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jeremy Davey
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 2:51 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Al tubing techniques
would appreciate some advice on techniques.
1) Flaring the tubing 96 how much should the tubing be proud of the
flaring tool before I start?
2) Flaring again 96 the flaring tool has circumferential rings that
hold
the tubing, but also mark it badly. I thought that marks on Al tubing are
bad. Any tips here?
3) NPT fittings 96 the problem I have here is with the angle fittings.
What do I do if the fitting goes tight just after the point where it is
pointing the way I need? Is it OK to crank these fittings almost another
entire turn?
4) Any other tips?
Any help that folks who92ve been there, done that, can offer would be much
appreciated!
Cheers,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
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