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From: "Rino Lacombe" <lacombr@nbnet.nb.ca>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] fuel lines
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 22:29:33 -0400
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> For a 13b NA,
>
> What size fuel lines are commonly used for forward of the fuel pumps?
> And prior to the fuel pumps?
>
> Also prior to firewall forward,  is there anyone who is successfully
> using Nylo-seal or similar nylon 11 or 12 tubing as fuel lines?  I ask
> this as my kit came with big fat rubber fuel lines, however with having
> to route 4 fuel lines into each wing their size(1/2" OD) presents some
> challenges.
>
> Thanx...
Scott,

I use all 3/8 aluminum lines, before and after the fuel pumps.
I have a 3/8 flexible line between the airframe and the engine to absorb the
vibration and engine movement.

Rino