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** If you have a stock panel, the fore/aft position is determined by where you want the fuel valve handle to sit. Not too close behind the throttle quadrant so you can reach it and not too for forward as the throttle quadrant may be too far aft.<br>Steps: | ** If you have a stock panel, the fore/aft position is determined by where you want the fuel valve handle to sit. Not too close behind the throttle quadrant so you can reach it and not too for forward as the throttle quadrant may be too far aft.<br>Steps: | ||
*** Make a roughly 2.5 x 4.5 inch doubler for the Andair fuel valve from 64 to 80/1000 inch thick aluminum. | *** Make a roughly 2.5 x 4.5 inch doubler for the Andair fuel valve from 64 to 80/1000 inch thick aluminum. | ||
*** Put a 30 | *** Put a 30 mm hole in the middle with a step drill bit (1 1/4 inch). | ||
*** Clamp the doubler below the Vans fuel valve bracket with the center hole aligned (later to be mounted on top of the bracket). | *** Clamp the doubler below the Vans fuel valve bracket with the center hole aligned (later to be mounted on top of the bracket). | ||
*** Pick 6 outer locations and drill #30 holes with good edge distance for 1/8th rivets to secure the doubler to the Van's bracket.<br>[[File:2023-07-15 19-03-28.jpg|300px]]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-07-18 at 6.44.55 AM.png|200px]] | *** Pick 6 outer locations and drill #30 holes with good edge distance for 1/8th rivets to secure the doubler to the Van's bracket.<br>[[File:2023-07-15 19-03-28.jpg|300px]]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-07-18 at 6.44.55 AM.png|200px]] | ||
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*** Change the order and put the doubler on top of the Van's bracket and check clearance to the Andair valve. | *** Change the order and put the doubler on top of the Van's bracket and check clearance to the Andair valve. | ||
*** Mount the valve and insert the extension tube | *** Mount the valve and insert the extension tube | ||
*** Upsize the fuel valve hole in the tunnel cover so the extension fits easily through it. | *** Upsize the fuel valve hole in the tunnel cover so the extension fits easily through it. A [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BN60XW hand nibbler] can clear away the uneven original shape so you can finish up with a step drill bit. | ||
*** Secure the tunnel cover to the tunnel with 4 bolts.<br>[[File:2023-07-15 19-07-18.jpg|400x400px]]. | *** Secure the tunnel cover to the tunnel with 4 bolts.<br>[[File:2023-07-15 19-07-18.jpg|400x400px]]. | ||
*** Mark the extension where it comes out of the cover. | *** Mark the extension where it comes out of the cover. | ||