>What one guy suggested I do was to go to the guys that do auto aircon >servicing and repair as much of their work is on aluminuim tubing. Can >anybody shed some light on the suitability of these fittings for a flying >machine. it sounds like a good idea to me but then again what do I know. >Dene Collett +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=
Any "good quality" fitting should serve the purpose well. Just make sure to check the "flare" angle of the fittings you chose. Fittings for different applications will sometimes use different angles. Your flaring tool will have to match the fittings. For what it's worth, I've had several mechanics say they like to use a steel fitting at the carb. They claim to have seen several alum fittings crack/break at that point. I can't advise one way or the other but I'm using a steel fitting on the KR carb because I needed a 45 degree fitting, didn't want to wait, and went to the local builder of auto racing engines for a fitting. He uses alum fittings also. Larry Flesner
