Left tank fuel pickup tube

March 18, 2011 – I took a few minutes to address the problem with the fuel pickup tube I discussed in the previous post.

After discussing the problem with someone else, I decided to use a finger screen; a solution I always preferred over the sawed inlet holes per the plans. I cut the tube off at the last inlet hole that I had made. I then cut the fitting off of a finger screen that was donated to the cause.

I located the screen with the access panel installed, then made a mark through the screen onto the tube. I drilled a hole laterally for .020 safety wire, and slid the wire through the screen and the tube.

I took the access panel out, and wrapped the safety wire in opposite directions, as tightly as I could.

I coated the joined area between the tube and the screen with sealant.

With the extra sealant, I installed the float in the panel, and put it all in place.

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