How to install smoke fitting on a canister
08-17-2009, 01:03 PM
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How to install smoke fitting on a canister
Hello,
I have a DA85 in an Aeroworks Extra 260 with a Slimline pitts muffler. Because of noise restrictions at our field, I now have to change to a quieter system, so I am going to use an MTW canister. My question is how do I set this up for smoke? I am thinking that I would drill and tap a hole in the header and install a standard pressure fitting, such as an 8/32 Dubro pressure fitting. But, since the fittings are usually brass and can't be tightened that hard, can I just use some Permatex on the threads of the pressure fitting to make a tight seal, or do I need to solder the fitting using silver solder?
Thanks,
-Ed B.
I have a DA85 in an Aeroworks Extra 260 with a Slimline pitts muffler. Because of noise restrictions at our field, I now have to change to a quieter system, so I am going to use an MTW canister. My question is how do I set this up for smoke? I am thinking that I would drill and tap a hole in the header and install a standard pressure fitting, such as an 8/32 Dubro pressure fitting. But, since the fittings are usually brass and can't be tightened that hard, can I just use some Permatex on the threads of the pressure fitting to make a tight seal, or do I need to solder the fitting using silver solder?
Thanks,
-Ed B.
