I have a problem that I hope someone has experienced.
I have a brake fluid reservior on the engine side of the firewall. You have to pull the cowling off (Doug Dodge Type) to check the fluid level. Out of the top side of the reservior is a vent line (steel tube) that runs down the firewall. When I fly inverted and roll back upright a small amount of fluid runs out the vent line. It makes a mess. Also before going to a practice or contest I need to remove the cowling to make sure I have fluid. Always have fluid, but sometimes it's 1/2 inch down and Ineed be sure I have brakesbefore going away.
My thought was to bend this line and make a circle then down to the bottom . Anyone do this? Other ideas? It's been this way since 1969.
I know someone has had this problem with their Pitts.
Thanks
I have a brake fluid reservior on the engine side of the firewall. You have to pull the cowling off (Doug Dodge Type) to check the fluid level. Out of the top side of the reservior is a vent line (steel tube) that runs down the firewall. When I fly inverted and roll back upright a small amount of fluid runs out the vent line. It makes a mess. Also before going to a practice or contest I need to remove the cowling to make sure I have fluid. Always have fluid, but sometimes it's 1/2 inch down and Ineed be sure I have brakesbefore going away.
My thought was to bend this line and make a circle then down to the bottom . Anyone do this? Other ideas? It's been this way since 1969.
I know someone has had this problem with their Pitts.
Thanks
