Assemble The Fuel Tank; Glow Engines; Gas Engines - GREAT PLANES Giant Super Sportster Instruction Manual

Assemble the Fuel Tank

If using a gasoline-powered engine, the fuel tank setup
will have to be converted to work with gas using the
hardware listed in the front of the manual. Follow these
instructions for assembling your fuel tank for the type
of engine you are using.

GLOW ENGINES

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1. Cut two of the aluminum tubes to a length of 1-1/2" [40
mm]. (This can be done by rolling the tubing on your
workbench with a #11 blade.) Assemble the stopper as shown
in the photo. Bend the long tube so it will be at the top of the
tank. Cut the fuel lines to a length that will not allow the clunks
to contact the back of the tank–otherwise they may become
stuck. Note that one of the lines will be used for fueling and
defueling and the other will be the pickup line that goes to the
carburetor. The bent tube will be the vent/pressure line that
will be connected to the pressure tap on the muffler. Proceed
to step 4 to finish assembling the fuel tank.

GAS ENGINES

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1. Cut one of the brass tubes included with the Sullivan
conversion kit in half (two approximately 1-3/4" [45 mm]
pieces). Solder a Du-Bro fuel line barb onto one end of each
of the three tubes.
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2. Assemble the stopper, tubes and metal plates. Solder
another fuel line barb onto the ends of the short tubes. Bend
the brass vent/overflow tube upward so it will be at the top
of the tank.
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3. Connect the fuel tubing to the short tubes and the clunks.
Be certain tubing is cut to a length so that the clunks will not
contact the back of the tank–otherwise they may become
stuck. Note that one of the lines line will be used for fueling and
defueling and the other line will be the pickup line that goes to
the carburetor. The bent tube will be the vent/overflow line that
will be connected to a line that exits the bottom of the fuselage.
Important: Secure both ends of the fuel tubing with small
nylon ties. This is an important measure that must be taken to
be sure the lines remain attached inside the tank.
VENT/PRESSURE
(OR OVERFLOW)
One line is for fueling/defueling and
the other is for fuel pickup to the
carburetor (it doesn't matter which).
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4. Write "TOP" on the back of the tank so you will know
which way to install it after you have inserted the stopper
assembly. Insert the stopper so the vent tube will be at the
top of the tank. Then, tighten the screw to squish the stopper
and seal the tank. Shake the tank to make sure the clunks
can move and the fuel lines are not too long. If necessary,
remove the stopper and shorten the lines.
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