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Ragwing Pitot Tube Installation
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:35 pm
by N2520V
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?
Thanks.
-Dustin
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:18 am
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:25 am
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!
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:56 pm
by blueldr
WD40 may work OK on that job, but my girl friend has some really amazing cold cream.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:20 pm
by GAHorn
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!
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:41 am
by blueldr
Well, I sure as hell can't see myself trying WD40 as a substitute for Sweeties cold cream!
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:05 pm
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......
Richard....
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:32 pm
by hilltop170
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......
Richard....
And your arthritis goes away.