That's correct- inside the cockpit = not in tunnel. I have main fuel for engine, oil pressure and fuel pressure. Me no likey.
I did not like that arrangement right from the get-go, but figured i'd reconfigure once I got my fuel system sorted out with a new cell, plumbing, etc. I completely respect what Steve says, however hoses inside the cockpit are treated differently by different sanctioning bodies. Per the NASA CCR:
15.14 Hoses Inside Cockpit
All hoses carrying any liquids or any gases that go through the cockpit must be metal or
steel braided. Any hoses that carry cold water, such as washer fluid, cool suit, etc. are
exempt from this rule.
Coincidentally I just had my car teched for annual race inspection last weekend at my first race event (don't ask how I did....
) and thought for sure i'd get grilled about the cockpit hoses. But they had no problem with them, despite my distaste for them. If nothing else they're well secured. I understand that means little in terms of safety...
That being said, I completely agree with Steve. I see no reason why the gauges are mechanical. I'd MUCH rather have sheathed wiring running thru my cabin instead of hoses with hot & flammable liquids!!!! The fuel pressure gauge in the dash is going buh bye for sure now that I know it's inaccurate. The replacement will definitely be electronic!
Thanks as always for the feedback and sorry for the hijackification.