Ragwing Pitot Tube Installation

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Ragwing Pitot Tube Installation

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Can of you ragwing guys tell me if there is a grommet or anything around the pitot tube as it comes through the leading edge? If not, how is it installed?

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Post by N4281V »

Mine has clear plastic tubing on the tube where pitot tube comes out - I think it had a grommet before we covered the wings...dunno if the part manual says anything - it's not near me, it's 500 (driving) miles away. :D
Ann W.
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Post by GAHorn »

A 5/16" rubber grommet is installed at that point. It's not difficult. Remove any pitot-cover/protector, slide the lubricated grommet over the pitot tube, and using a small flat screwdriver or pick, insert one edge of the grommet into position and work your way around the grommet until it's fully inserted. Replace the pitot cover/protector. My favorite lubricant for this job? What else? WD40! :lol:
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WD40 may work OK on that job, but my girl friend has some really amazing cold cream.
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blueldr wrote:WD40 may work OK on that job, but my girl friend has some really amazing cold cream.
That's not the same kind of "pitot tube" we are talking about, DICK! :P
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Well, I sure as hell can't see myself trying WD40 as a substitute for Sweeties cold cream!
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Post by Haydon »

bluelder,
Just pour a gallon of WD-40 in the water softner.....no need for cold cream and it keeps the coffee pot real clean...... :roll:

Richard....
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Haydon wrote:bluelder,
Just pour a gallon of WD-40 in the water softner.....no need for cold cream and it keeps the coffee pot real clean...... :roll:

Richard....
And your arthritis goes away.
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