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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Copper Washers
From: Ralph Hallett <n100rh@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 18:41:03

Tam,
Thanks for the info, I too have been looking at the AN fittings. I 
really don't like hose for fuel.

Ralph

Horizonspace@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 10/1/2006 7:16:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 
> rlborger@mac.com writes:
>
>     Europaphiles:
>
>     Does anyone have a source for the copper washers for the banjo
>     fittings on the fuel pressure regulator?
>
>     I hope to replace the hose barb banjos on my fuel pressure
>     regulator with AN-4 sized banjos that I have acquired from a local
>     auto racing supply house.  They could supply the fittings but no
>     copper washers.
>
>     Anyone care to comment on the plan?
>
>     Good building and great flying,
>     Bob Borger
>     Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
>
> Bob,
>  
> We evaluated using AN banjos and here are our findings:
>  
> The Rotax banjo fittings are for use with M10x1x19 banjo bolts per 
> Rotax parts manual.  You can buy the 10mm banjos with AN-4 flared 
> attachments from Summit Racing under the Aeroquip or Earl brand.  The 
> washers are 10mm "crush washers".  You can get them from Lockwood or 
> you can get aluminum ones from Summit.  After all the research, we 
> decided against this mod for the following reason.  The AN-4 ID is 
> 4.35mm while the OEM banjo ID is 5.85mm.  The mod would reduce the ID 
> by over 25%.  The effects to the overall performance is unknown but we 
> do not want to find out the hard way.  Perhaps you can ask Lockwood 
> when you attend the maintenance course and report back.
>  
> Tam
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