[grosbeak]

Next, a little more work on the fuel tank, starting with the installation of a velcro strap. First step was select a suitable rotary bit and enlarge a couple of slots in the tray.




As you can see above, I fed the the velcro into one slot. I used some small pliers to help it along through the tray and to pull it out the other end.






Presto.

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On to the vent line. I chose a route and marked it for length.






While the tank was still in I made a mark at the back for a tie-down for the rear loop of the vent line.




Hole drilled and zip tie inserted. The zip tie with hold the back of the vent line down, but I won't make it too tight.

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With the vent line cut to length, I installed in on the barb on the fuel tank.




As hard as it was to get on, there is no way that line is going to come off by itself. Still, a little redundancy is good.

[grosbeak]

Before I could finalize the fuel dot and vent line fittings, I needed to recover the bare section of fuselage near the firewall. I have a glass plate for cutting covering. It was in the clearance centre of my local glass store and cost me about ten bucks. Here it is, clamped and cleaned.




Next, I cut out the piece I needed - 13-1/4" by 5-1/4".




A razor blade to peel up a corner of the backing...




... and here we go. I started with the bottom (note the alignment marks).

[grosbeak]

On to the port side...




Just about done.




Fuel dot location.




I can finish up the trim covering later, and there some other areas that need attention. Next, however, I'll continue plumbing the fuel system.

[Dale Hunter]

When pushing on Tygon, I often dip the end in my coffee to warm it. Then it pushes on easy, taking the new shape as it cools. Sure a lot easier on the fuel cell that has been drilled, and prone to run a crack out.
Hope this helps.
-Dale-



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[grosbeak]

Originally Posted by Dale Hunter

When pushing on Tygon, I often dip the end in my coffee to warm it. Then it pushes on easy, taking the new shape as it cools. Sure a lot easier on the fuel cell that has been drilled, and prone to run a crack out.
Hope this helps.
-Dale-

Now you tell me! I did the fuel line connections this morning and my fingers are SORE...

[grosbeak]

I was wondering how to fill these tires - I don't have the right pump and my LHS doesn't either.




Turns out that if you screw in the adapter...




... take your compressor with blow gun attached and hold it to the adapter, you can fill the tire (this is just the money shot - I held the blow gun in one hand and the tire in the other while I was inflating it).



A couple of words on this approach...

- Set your compressor's output low - I used 20 PSI and it filled the tires very quickly.
- Fill the tire just a little firmer than you want it - some air will leak out of the adapter before you can unscrew it.

[grosbeak]

On to the plumbing. i started by connecting the T fitting to the fuel filter with a short piece of tubing. The tubing is Tygon - the large size.




Next, I connected a length of tubing to the engine, fed it through the firewall and marked it for cutting.




Supply line is on and zip ties are installed - we're getting there.




Here's the fuel system ready to install. From left to right - vent line, fill line, supply line.




Next step - electronics: receiver, ignition, ignition cutoff and batteries.

[grosbeak]

Tonight I did some thinking about where to mount the ignition module. I knew I would want to strap it to a platform so I made that first.






I re-mounted the engine to figure where best to route the plug wire. My original thoughts of going out the bottom of the fuse were quashed when I realized there was no way to get the wire to the plug without it touching the muffler. I did some more poking around and I found a good spot on the firewall. Marked it and took the engine off.




Out came the 5/8" Forstner bit.