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East Coast Timing Association => ECTA Rules Questions => Topic started by: tekebird on May 28, 2009, 07:17:35 PM

Title: 7.b.25 Fuel Systems
Post by: tekebird on May 28, 2009, 07:17:35 PM

All non valve portions of fuel or gas lines must have fire resistant covers?

Next paragraph states plastic fuel lines are not permittied Except certified clear fuel lines clearly marked by manufacturer ar=s fuel lines.

I have a buddy that is reading this as all fuel lines must be aeroquip styleanyone make this a bit clearer for us

Title: Re: 7.b.25 Fuel Systems
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on May 29, 2009, 10:01:05 AM

From the petcock (if there is one) to the carbs/injectors must be fire sleeved.  If you've got an in-tank fuel pump -- no fire-sleeve at all is required.

That said, fire sleeve is yet another bit of inexpensive insurance.

As for plastic lines -- some plastic line ARE fuel-okay, and they might be installed downwards from the end of the required firesleeve.  That's what that rule implies.  But if the fuel-rated plastic lines are before the valve -- fire-sleeve is required.

Back to statement (above):  Fire Sleeve is inexpensive insurance.  It's your private parts that are sitting within a foot or so of the fuel line.  Toasted testes, anyone?

Title: Re: 7.b.25 Fuel Systems
Post by: bak189 on May 29, 2009, 11:01:29 AM

"From the petcock to the carbs/injectors must be fire-sleeved"

Hey, SSS are you certain about this statement?........it is a valved portion of the fuel line............

Title: Re: 7.b.25 Fuel Systems
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on May 29, 2009, 12:27:11 PM

Thanks, bob.  You're right.  I should have said "from the tank to the petcock".  And if the petcock is munted on the bottom of the tank -- that means there's no requirement for firesleeve.

Thank you very much.  This points out one of the dandy features of this Forum -- that we cross-check one another to present correct information.  Bob, you win the gold star* for the day.

*  No, not an old BSA.

Title: Re: 7.b.25 Fuel Systems
Post by: bak189 on May 29, 2009, 12:50:38 PM

Can I please, have the BSA Gold Star......I need spare parts for the one I have already.....................

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