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Old 08-16-2007 | 09:43 PM
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overbored77
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Default RE: Showtime 50.....

Firestone. Another option to the fuel dot or quick fill valve is this pinch line. In the pictures
it is mounted directly after my pump before the needle valve. I don't know where my buddy
got it, but at the pattern competitions it is a lifesaver as I can remove the small line and use it to
fill my tank, then reinstall the small line and start the engine and do a pinch test before flying.
In picture one you can see it close, in pic 2 you will see it right behind the header.

Some people will say it's unsightly but you only have 4 mins at the contest to start the plane
make sure it's tuned. with this little pinch line setup not only is it easy to fill the engine but
a quick pinch makes sure the engine is close on tuning.
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