Had the same problem, you need to seal the connections between the metal
and the rubber, best way to do this is with redux (or what ever they
call it nowdays) mix some up and smear it inside the rubber connecting
pieces and then reassemble and tighten the hose clamps, haven=99t
had a problem since
Gavin Lee ##355 ZK-EPA
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
jimpuglise@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, 28 August 2011 9:15 a.m.
Subject: Europa-List: Fuel Filler Neck
I went out to calibrate my Princeton Capacitance meter today and the
first step is to fill the tank. I Have the metal tube between the
filler neck and the tank with a black rubber coupling on each end,
between the metal and the glass filler neck, and the metal and the glass
tank. I found that gas leaked a little on both ends of the metal tube.
When I used a paper towel to clean the gas off, it had a big, black
streak on it from the rubber coupling tube. More gas, more black. The
tube looks like radiator hose, but I am sure it came with the kit. If
avgas is causing it to break down, am I using the proper material on
both ends? If not, what should be used?
Jim Puglise
A283 -- Close to flying
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