While waiting for "anti-short bushings", I went ahead to insert firesleeve into RH tube. With extreme difficulty (really sore hands!) I managed to get the firesleeve through to other side. It took a couple hours! The order of UHMW (ultra high molecular weight) tape arrived from Vans. Per Sect 49-10, Fig 2, I wrapped tape around VA-190 braided hose in couple locations. Attached VA-119 hose to VA-190 hose with 2 cable ties per Sect 49-11, Step 4 & Fig 3. Today, Rick Olson, builder of RV4 ( 2018 first flight) visited shop to check out my progress and discuss remaining details. He's got lots of experience and was very helpful. Thanks Rick!
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| nominal gap for VA-190 to battery angle... Vans builds have similar (or zero) clearance. |
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| Arrow points to potential contact, now covered with UHMW tape. Circled area is the 2 cable ties (also wrapped 1st with UHMW tape) |