Fuel selector valve upgrade from A to B.

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imncntrl
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Fuel selector valve upgrade from A to B.

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I have gathered the parts to upgrade my fuel valve to a B model valve. I noticed when I laid the parts out in the belly that the lower elevator cable sits on the valve when the left tank is selected. Note that this is still the case after modifying the center stringer to match the b model so that the valve doesn't touch it. I also noticed that the donor b model had rubbed in the same spot as shown in the picture. Has anyone seen the lower elevator cable sitting on the valve with the left tank selected?
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Re: Fuel selector valve upgrade from A to B.

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After I rebuilt and put the valve in I originally put it on the wrong side of the attachment tab. Off the top of my head I cant remember if it was on top of the tab and should have been under or vice versa. Give it a look. I'm sure somebody will chime in on if it goes on top or bottom of the tab.

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