Fuel tank banjo fitting.

[jiott]

Does that really save any room compared to a single 90 degree fitting screwed directly into the strainer?

[efwd]

probably not but a fixed 90 would require that you spin that fitting round and round. That fitting gets obstructed by the cap strip of the Number One rib. Mine will likely need to be cut off if it needs replacing. For now, an endoscope is used to verify my strainer is clear of debris.

[Jerrytex]

No doesn't save any room. Sticks out as far or farther than a street 'L' 90. But.... you don't have to worry about an access panel under the wing to be able to unscrew a 90 to get the finger strainer out. Also, you don't have to play the "just a little farther and hope I don't strip out the fiberglass game" to get the 90 pointed in the right direction.

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[jrevens]

Here's how I did it. The straight barbed hose fitting can be removed if necessary, although I think mine just barely clears for rotation/removal.

[jiott]

I like that John. Less fuel flow restriction also I believe.

[Maverick]

I'm curious about the frequency of removing these filters. I get the safety implications but, if you test the fuel flow and it is un-restricted, i.e. you get a full flow of fuel at the header tank, why would you pull these out?

[jiott]

You will probably never pull out the screens, unless something happens that tells you there may be a restricted screen. Something like the old kreemed tanks that started releasing numerous flakes. In 900+ hours I have never removed the tank screens, but its nice to know that it is possible if ever necessary.

[PapuaPilot]

Agreed, don't pull them unless you have a very good reason. I pulled my wing drains at the first annual (with empty tanks) to take a look at the finger screens with a video scope. I haven't pulled them since.

[Jason Murphy]

Here's how I did it. The straight barbed hose fitting can be removed if necessary, although I think mine just barely clears for rotation/removal.

I like this setup, where did you source the compnents?

[jrevens]

I like this setup, where did you source the compnents?

I believe everything came from Ace Hardware, Jason.