Terry,
Many thanks for that. I have replaced all my interior hosing (original from
Europa) with fuel injection hoses, now about to replace all the exterior
line and engine lines.
Causes a fuel smell as the line permeates the auto fuel.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Seaver (terrys)" <terrys@cisco.com>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: 914 overflow hoses
> <terrys@cisco.com>
>
> Speaking of fuel hoses ...
>
> On a recent flight from Livermore, California to Spokane, Washington I
> had what looked like grease all along the side of the fuselage. I
> assumed it was from the prop controller (we have had a little grease
> leakage from our Airmaster, on occasion), and continued the flight there
> and then back home. On inspection, it turned out it was not grease, but
> was varnish all along the side of the fuselage. There was a significant
> fuel leak in the fuel line at the outlet of the mechanical fuel pump on
> our 912S, which has been dumping fuel into the engine compartment for a
> while, perhaps as much as a gallon per hour on the trip to Spokane,
> which by the way, is over some very un-hospitable country at times.
>
> The fuel hose in question is the original hose from Europa, with the
> stainless braid sheathing. Ours was kit A135, purchased late in 1998.
> There have been emails to the effect that this early hose is not well
> suited for auto gas, which is what we use. People have said the hose is
> somewhat porous to auto gas, smelling even when there are no actual
> leaks. The hose that split seems to have disintegrated, I suspect from
> the exposure to auto fuel.
>
> So, if there is anyone out there still using this type hose from Europa,
> and you use auto fuel, beware.
>
> We had already replaced much of our fuel hose with stuff rated for auto
> fuel, and replaced the rest of the old Europa supplied hose this
> weekend. Quite a job, but long over due, as it turns out.
>
> Regards,
> Terry Seaver
> A135 / N135TD
>
> Almost finished with our long wings, finally. Just final fitting of the
> ailerons and painting left.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kevin And
> Ann Klinefelter
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: 914 overflow hoses
>
> --> <kevann@verizon.net>
>
> Hi All,
> I'm connecting all the plumbing on the 914 for my XS. There are four
> fuel overflow hose barb fittings and the oil vent and water vent. I
> started to use the tubing supplied for the fuel sight gauge, but I'm
> thinking that material may not be suitable for firewall forward heat
> exposure.
>
> What have others used for these overflow tubes?
>
> Thanks to all for all the landing light suggestions, and, well,
> everything!
>
> Thanks, Kevin
> N211KA, 914/ Airmaster XS
> still hopeing to fly this year
>
>
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