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Fuselage July 2007 Updates July 21, 2007 More Emp..Fuel Lines... - 4.0 hrs Today I decided to work on things that need to be done before this thing comes off the rotating stand. First I used the tip Jim K gave me for the fuel line grommets. They just don't make one the proper outside diameter that will fit the flex fuel line. I bought a copper union and ran a unibit inside one end just enough to created a sharp edge to use it as a punch. Next I centered it over the smaller hole in the middle and tightened it up in the vise. Worked like a champ. Installed and slide the line thru. Tomorrow I will install the AN fitting and install the other line. Next I needed to fab up the brackets that hole the side panel where the air vents connect. Good thing I ordered enough of the .032 angle as I ened up making them twice. You sure get faster the 2nd and 3rd time doing stuff. :) Then it was time remove the elevators one last time hopefully and finish drilling out the bushing holes I drilled the pilot holes for the other day. I couldn't locate the proper bolt so I used this shorter one to check for squarness. Worked great. This website was built to document my work in compliance with the FAA requirements needed to certify my aircraft. My experiences and comments are by no means to be considered as instructions on how to build any aircraft.