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Old 10-24-2008 | 07:25 AM
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built a new plane as per instructions.. flys great when I go take the fuel out I cant get it out[X(]
Old 10-24-2008 | 07:37 AM
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Check the fuel tank. Sounds like the clunk is hung-up ( fuel line to it was probably cut too long causing it to bind.)
Old 10-24-2008 | 07:38 AM
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How are you trying to take it out? From the carb line, or does it have a third line?
Old 10-24-2008 | 07:51 AM
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Off subject, I know. Hey Minn, what's the deal with RCU forums. Lately somedays it is very quick downloading, to day it seems to take forever !!
Old 10-24-2008 | 10:59 AM
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Yes, we need to know the type of fuel system - 2 or 3 line - in order to help.

2 line means there is a line from the tank to the carb, and another line from the muffler to the tank.

3 line means the above, plus a third line that goes from the tank and has a plug at the end.
Old 10-28-2008 | 09:12 AM
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it has 3 lines engine is mounted inverted
Old 10-28-2008 | 09:23 AM
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Then I would guess that the third line may be too close to the back of the tank and is sucking itself against the back wall as you try to de-fuel
Old 10-28-2008 | 11:59 AM
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Did you have to assemble the tank before you put it into the airplane? Where do the three lines go on the inside of the tank?

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Old 10-28-2008 | 12:29 PM
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When in a cowl plane I use two clunks in the tank, one for filling and draining and the other for the carb. My guess is you put the tube into the stopper and ran a line from that to a fuel dot but did not put one inside the tank. Just me going way out on a limb here for ya'.....

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