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rvdave
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 Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:15 am Post subject: fuel valve bracket & clearance |
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I have the old style fuel valve bracket that came with my quick build and see that there was a change later on so that the heat ducting can go above the valve and not below. I'm not sure that simply inverting the bracket will allow enough clearance, is someone familiar with the steps needed to modify to allow clearance? Seems the rudder cable uhmw guides are in the way, will also have to re-make fuel lines.
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Bob Turner
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| Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:28 am Post subject: Re: fuel valve bracket & clearance |
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I received a 'bastard' QB kit - some parts for the old configuration, some for the new, so I had a chance to look at all the parts.
Inverting the bracket will leave some holes in the wrong place. You need the new brackets.
The rudder cables clear either installation.
The fuel lines will need to be re-done, removing the "cross over". The 'new' setup also uses a few more AN fittings, rather than continuous tube and rubber grommets, going into the tunnel area.
The 'new' valve is identical to the old one, except the shaft has been thinned slightly to allow an extender tube to go over it.
IMHO the best (only?) reason to change to the new set up is that the new handle looks much nicer, and has a positive 'lift to change tanks' detent.
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Bob Turner
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| Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:29 am Post subject: Re: fuel valve bracket & clearance |
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I received a 'bastard' QB kit - some parts for the old configuration, some for the new, so I had a chance to look at all the parts.
Inverting the bracket will leave some holes in the wrong place. You need the new brackets.
The rudder cables clear either installation.
The fuel lines will need to be re-done, removing the "cross over". The 'new' setup also uses a few more AN fittings, rather than continuous tube and rubber grommets, going into the tunnel area.
The 'new' valve is identical to the old one, except the shaft has been thinned slightly to allow an extender tube to go over it.
IMHO the best (only?) reason to change to the new set up is that the new handle looks much nicer, and has a positive 'lift to change tanks' detent.
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