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    Default Metal fuel lines

    Have you used them in your build or considering it? Anybody know the actual weight difference between the supplied lines and metal? Pro's and Con's.


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    Quote Originally Posted by 40m View Post
    Have you used them in your build or considering it? Anybody know the actual weight difference between the supplied lines and metal? Pro's and Con's.


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    I would trust Dan's opinion

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    Default Re: Metal fuel lines

    I built 3 Carbon Cubs would never have used the plastic lines in any of them never weighed them but can't be much of a difference even if it was 5 lbs I would have still used them.
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    Default Re: Metal fuel lines

    Replacing plastic fuel lines on a covered cub is zero fun.


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    Default Re: Metal fuel lines

    I will use metal lines as well EV but I was hoping others might chime in, builders must all be of the silent type. I understand the weight thing but in the northern climates it just makes sense to me based on past experience. Right Tom?

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    Default Re: Metal fuel lines

    Quote Originally Posted by 40m View Post
    I will use metal lines as well EV but I was hoping others might chime in, builders must all be of the silent type. I understand the weight thing but in the northern climates it just makes sense to me based on past experience. Right Tom?
    I think metal would be a sensible idea. Not a fan of the plastic.


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    Default Re: Metal fuel lines

    As I mentioned in another thread I had a few weeps in my fittings. The newer replacement fittings I got from CC seem to be better quality. Early on I had a leak where the quick drain exits behind the extended baggage. This was an aluminum fitting and the nut had bottomed out before it tightened up enough around the fuel line. A good idea to pressure check these on an EX before covering. I didn’t. I assume the factory does on their completed planes.

    Good you didnt have a real disaster.
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    Default Re: Metal fuel lines

    Glen,
    I have used both with autogas, plastic is like a battery, 4 year life unless you want constant worry. Years ago plastic would get hard, now it gets mushy like bread almost. Auto gas is a moving target. YMMV with 100LL. What are you going to feed your new bird?
    Anyway metal is easy, I'll loan you my rolloflair. Don

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    Don,
    I'm strictly a blue gas guy unless in a jam but with the advent of new fuels on the horizon and a cold climate I've decided metal is the best choice for my use and conditions. Not quite ready but gaining.IMG_3567.jpg

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    That's exciting Glenn. Looks like Dan's wing benches used an old Trampoline frame?

    Glenn

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