Braided fuel lines. - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T21:20:36Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/braided-fuel-lines?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI added a vent at a later dat…tag:zenith.aero,2021-08-23:2606393:Comment:8452892021-08-23T17:44:13.256ZJim Reesehttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimReese
<p>I added a vent at a later date. I used a Bundy connector (quick fuel connect). It was 5/16 if I recall correctly. They are plastic and I didn't care for plastic on sharp panel edges, so I machined a male Bundy from metal. Couldn't find a male Bundy bulkhead. It all fits, but crowded. I am using a Viking 130, but my own header & pumps. Taking the wing on and off is not super difficult with these connectors.</p>
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<p>I added a vent at a later date. I used a Bundy connector (quick fuel connect). It was 5/16 if I recall correctly. They are plastic and I didn't care for plastic on sharp panel edges, so I machined a male Bundy from metal. Couldn't find a male Bundy bulkhead. It all fits, but crowded. I am using a Viking 130, but my own header & pumps. Taking the wing on and off is not super difficult with these connectors.</p>
<p></p> Thanks that helps. I have one…tag:zenith.aero,2021-08-23:2606393:Comment:8452882021-08-23T17:16:05.217ZKeith Thomashttps://zenith.aero/profile/KeithThomas
<p>Thanks that helps. I have one more fuel line to add I hope it fits. According to Viking we need a vent line running to the tanks.</p>
<p>Thanks that helps. I have one more fuel line to add I hope it fits. According to Viking we need a vent line running to the tanks.</p> I don't have a decent photo o…tag:zenith.aero,2021-08-23:2606393:Comment:8454502021-08-23T16:50:21.587ZJim Reesehttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimReese
<p>I don't have a decent photo of my area where lines enter the cabin, but I will include a scale drawing I made to find a fit for everything. It all fits--but just.</p>
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<p>I don't have a decent photo of my area where lines enter the cabin, but I will include a scale drawing I made to find a fit for everything. It all fits--but just.</p>
<p></p> Thanks for the heads up. I th…tag:zenith.aero,2021-08-23:2606393:Comment:8455482021-08-23T15:54:30.006ZKeith Thomashttps://zenith.aero/profile/KeithThomas
<p>Thanks for the heads up. I think I figured it out, not a lot of space in the trailing edge area at the fuselage for 2 fuel line, pitot static lines, and electrical. My wings aren't built yet so trying to guess.</p>
<p>Thanks for the heads up. I think I figured it out, not a lot of space in the trailing edge area at the fuselage for 2 fuel line, pitot static lines, and electrical. My wings aren't built yet so trying to guess.</p> I can make a comment about ho…tag:zenith.aero,2021-08-23:2606393:Comment:8452832021-08-23T15:35:43.382ZJim Reesehttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimReese
<p>I can make a comment about how not to do it. Photo of how I ran the lines from cabin interior thru baggage panel to header. I tucked lines near roof to keep it tidy. When in flight with slightly low fuel an air bubble in lines stopped fuel feed into header. I noticed low header fuel before a mishap, but lowered the feed thru by 3". All is well now. </p>
<p>I can make a comment about how not to do it. Photo of how I ran the lines from cabin interior thru baggage panel to header. I tucked lines near roof to keep it tidy. When in flight with slightly low fuel an air bubble in lines stopped fuel feed into header. I noticed low header fuel before a mishap, but lowered the feed thru by 3". All is well now. </p>