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<DIV><FONT size=2>I'll throw my two cents in.....</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Like Troy said, I use the Tettra ball valve
(non-filtered) ( I run a stand alone filter separately). My setup
consists of a total of 4 90 deg Tettra elbows; one
two way ball cock valve (nonfiltered); one YS check valve; and two fuel
filters. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I set my fuel tank up with a standard two line system. I
then run the vent line from the tank, out of the side of the fuse via one
90 deg elbow, then insert the check valve (so air can enter the tank and not
allow fuel to vent out if you have to turn the plane over) then run it back into
fuse via a second 90 deg elbow. Then I continue the vent line
forward to an inconspicuous location and cap it off with one fuel filter to
allow the tank to vent and not allow any debris to enter the vent
line.(I fly off of grass) </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>For the pick up line, I run it to a new exit hole just above
the exit hole for the vent line via the third 90 deg elbow, then insert the ball
valve then back into the fuse via the fourth 90 deg valve. Then proceed
forward with a fuel filter and onto the engine.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>To fuel, just simply plug your fuel jug to the line
immediately behind the ball valve and then remove the fuel line behind the check
valve to vent. (a little tip: I space my holes approx. 3 in. apart for the
elbows, and I put the "vent elbows" on the bottom as to not allow the overflow
from the tank to run on the ball valve.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Now I know some of you may not like this setup....ie.
doesn't make for the "neatest or cleanest looking" setup...... you have to drill
4 holes into the side of fuse, etc. But, what I do like is
this: There are no fuel dots to lose! Also, as we all know, YS's can
be a bit balky at times with flooding, especially in the Summer! With this
setup, you can easily turn the fuel on and off as you please. And you can
also see any bubbles / fuel flow coming through the pickup line heading to the
engine. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I know there are lots of setups that work just as well and are
perhaps easier and certainly cheaper, but this setup has never let me
down. Opinions will vary, but I like it!</FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Anyway, enough rambling. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I would like to wish each and everyone of you and your
families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope Santa brings
you all that you wish for!! </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>v/r</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>T-Bone</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=troy_newman@msn.com href="mailto:troy_newman@msn.com">Troy A.
Newman</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, December 22, 2004 10:27
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: YS 160DZ</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes Jaz they work well also.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I know that K+S makes them for Heli use. These
are excellent but I have not found a really good source for them. I have a
handful of them. They are better than the hemos. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I just came up with a solution that works and
have stuck with it. It works great and I never have had flooding
problems....It makes it a plug and play situation. I know Tettra makes a
"ball" valve that can be closed. T-Bone uses this and others too. I have not
tried one as the results if it fails are a pain. Its almost impossible to have
a fuel plug fail The worst thing is in 4 years of using this setup...I now
have 3 fuel dot sockets that are missing the plugs. One plug is at Triple Tree
I'm sure eaten up by the mower by now. One plug is at a NATS practice site "
Cocamo" or something like that. And another was lost in California at a
contest. I usually toss the fuel plug "dot" into my pocket and upon landing
re-install it. This keeps me honest and I don't loose them.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Granted the type of Hemos you choose will make a
difference. I had my lovely wife get some good ones from the hospital and they
won't damage the fuel lines either. I think they are Vascular clamps not
positive....But regardless The plug in the line is better in my opinion. I
tried the clamps and was always banging them against the side of the model.
The plastic keepers as Jason points out work well also...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I just found something I really like and use
it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Troy</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=jasonshulman@cox.net href="mailto:jasonshulman@cox.net">Jason</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:06
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: YS 160DZ</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=580160504-23122004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>What
about those plastic fuel line "pinchers"...? They use them on pylon racers
but I forgot who makes them.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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