Friday 15th February 2019

Took delivery of fuel pipes, gascolator and fuel selector today, so plenty to get on with.

First job of the day was. Install a grommet in the modified oil bracket to stop the pump breather tube rubbing against the bracket.

Andair Gascolator

Andair Fuel selector

Gascolator drain valve

The drain valve needs to be installed with Loctite 577 to seal the thread.

The fittings for the fuel selector need to be fitted. Again using Loctite 577.

Fittings positioned as required.

Secured using screws provided and locked with Loctite 648

The fuel pipe from the fuel selector has to be connected to a short piece of formed aluminium with a piece fuel hose.

The pipe runs through the firewall and needs to be protected from abrasion by inserting a grommet in the firewall. It also acts to support the pipe.

The gascolator mounting bracket needs to be modified to allow the unit to be installed.

Once installed, the fuel pipes can be fitted.

Once the fuel pipe is secured the fireproof sleeving is slipped over the pipe and wire locked to stop it moving. The aluminium pipe running through the firewall can be seen on the right.

The connection to the pump is made next.

The next stage is to run 6mm R9 fuel pipe from the mechanical fuel pump to the 4 way connector that supplies fuel to the carburettors and provides a restricted return to the lefthand fuel tank.