In a message dated 5/10/2008 3:00:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
europa-list@matronics.com writes:
Aircraft Spruce list clear PVC pipe, used in Quickie as fuel level
gauge, p/n 03-54100,
however the diameter is larger, and I could not see an easy way of
plumbing it in
without risking a further source of fuel leakage.
Hey Dave,
I used 1/2" clear rigid PVC for my sight gauge. I located it on the rear
side of the backrest near the fuel filler. I threaded the PVC tubing with a
1/8"
NPT, then fitted 1/8" 90 degree AN fittings to accept injector rated fuel
lines. The threads are sealed with "Bakerseal" thread compound. After nearly
two years with constant contact with fuel and the tubing still is clear and it
doesn't leak a drop. In this location, it's easily visible from outside when
refueling.
Regards,
John Lawton
Whitwell, TN (TN89)
N245E - Currently down for cowl changes
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