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* [https://www.andair.co.uk/category/fuel-selectors/ Andair] provides highly customizable fuel valves. You need one if your electronic injection needs a fuel return line. '''Currently shipping orders from 8 months back.''' | * [https://www.andair.co.uk/category/fuel-selectors/ Andair] provides highly customizable fuel valves. You need one if your electronic injection needs a fuel return line. '''Currently shipping orders from 8 months back.''' | ||
For installation hints, see als [[Aerosport_Hints|Armrest Installation Hints]]. | |||
=== Notes === | === Notes === | ||
* The stock Van's valve [https://store.vansaircraft.com/va-178g-fuel-valve-drilled-va-178g.html] switches one path (from one of the tanks to the mechanical fuel pump). For engines with injectors that have a return line, you need to switch the additional return line back to the selected tank. | * The stock Van's valve [https://store.vansaircraft.com/va-178g-fuel-valve-drilled-va-178g.html] switches one path (from one of the tanks to the mechanical fuel pump). For engines with injectors that have a return line, you need to switch the additional return line back to the selected tank. | ||
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* Andair has different ways to extend the shaft up to the top of the tunnel. You need to order what they call the "extension kit", not just the extension option of the valve itself. | * Andair has different ways to extend the shaft up to the top of the tunnel. You need to order what they call the "extension kit", not just the extension option of the valve itself. | ||
* Andair says on their website that the 20-20 model is only good up to 200 hp. TS flightlines says otherwise. All RV-10 that they know of use the 20-20 model and it's been verified to let through 80 gph. | * Andair says on their website that the 20-20 model is only good up to 200 hp. TS flightlines says otherwise. All RV-10 that they know of use the 20-20 model and it's been verified to let through 80 gph. | ||
* The valve is commonly shipped with the ports not bolted down. You need Loctite 648 for the assembly (not available at Home Depot, Lowes or auto stores, order it online ahead of time). | |||