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Re: Europa-List: Dimensions and source fuel filler pipe rubber?

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Dimensions and source fuel filler pipe rubber?
From: PHILLIPS I <ivor.phillips@ntlworld.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 16:28:20
Hi Marcel


The spring type clips tend to come in smaller sizes to the size you need,

I cut down my existing rubber pipe and used two small pieces  to connect to
the Cobra and tank using jubilee clips, I haven=92t had any problems in fiv
e
years,

Best wishes

Ivor


On 8 August 2012 15:10, zwakie <mz@cariama.nl> wrote:

>
> Hi All,
>
> Can anyone tell me what type of rubber to use to connect the tank to the
> aluminium elbow of the fuel filler pipe? Also, what are it's dimensions
> (inner-outer diameter and appr. length), and where can I best buy this?
>
> Also, I could do with a little advise on the clips to use. I read
> somewhere on the forum to disregard jubilee-clips, and instead use
> 'round-automotive' ones. I don't remember who wrote that, and if that
> statement still holds. If someone could please advise on brand/partnumber
s
> for these clips, that would be awesome.
>
> A speedy response and advise would be very welcome, since I need to
> replace it before next flight which is planned early next week...
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> --------
> Marcel
> (Europa Classic Tri-Gear PH-MZW)
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=380380#380380
>
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