I see that the rule book permits fuel lines to be run into the cockpit
area (3.I) provided they are steel or steel braid covered. I guess Steel
Braid covered means SS braided hose. Having fuel in the drivers
compartment seems anathema to me, but for sure it can be an easier way
to run fuel lines. I am curious as to how many teams out there run the
fuel lines into the drivers compartment and what experiences they have
had with that method (ie inspection and redesign suggestions from
inspectors). I am contemplating such a move. Why? Well, at WOS, I
discovered a leaking fuel cell fitting up near the hot exhaust system
feeding the turbo. I had put the fuel cell in front of the old radiator
position to keep from having the fuel lines run into the drivers
compartment or under the car when I had two old turbos in different
locations that did not pose a heat threat to the fuel cell. I am now
fabricating a new fuel cell to fit in the cramped trunk area and running
the fuel lines through the drivers compartment would be much easier to
do.
Comments? Thoughts?
mayf
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