Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Checked the archives and found nice email from Chuck G that was helpful, butI have another question. For my wing tank I=92m planning 2 fuel outlets, 1front and 1 rear. On the rear edge of the tank I will also have a floatgauge with a sump drain and a machined sump bowl with a drain. Since thedrains and the rear fuel outlet are at the same level, I=92m wondering=85.Forthe fuel outlet should I extend it into the tank a =BC=94 to be above any waterthat may be present. I understand the drawback of decreasing my tankcapacity. Any thoughts would certainly be appreciated!Thanks,JackDSM________________________________________________________________________________
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I ran copper tubing. 210 hours and all's well.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____
I ran copper tubing. 210 hours and all's well.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____
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Pietenpol-List: Re: Fuel sump question
Original Posted By: "Billy McCaskill"
Bill, the addition of a "3/4" x 3" filler for strut fitting" to the front makesperfect sense for proper spacing. That is what I will do... I just wanted tomake sure that I was looking at the problem correctly. Thanks!--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Fuel sump question
Bill, the addition of a "3/4" x 3" filler for strut fitting" to the front makesperfect sense for proper spacing. That is what I will do... I just wanted tomake sure that I was looking at the problem correctly. Thanks!--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Fuel sump question
Original Posted By: Harvey Rule
Jack, I am in full agreement with Tim on this. The idea behind the drains is sothat you can get the water out instead of leaving it behind in the tank. Checkingthe fuel drains for water accumulation was one of the first things on thechecklist I used on the C-150/152's I learned to fly in back in the mid-'90's.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Jack, I am in full agreement with Tim on this. The idea behind the drains is sothat you can get the water out instead of leaving it behind in the tank. Checkingthe fuel drains for water accumulation was one of the first things on thechecklist I used on the C-150/152's I learned to fly in back in the mid-'90's.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Original Posted By:> timothywillis(at)earthlink.net
Isn't this what the gascolator does and it should be mounted at the lowest point below the carb from what I understand.> Date: Wed=2C 13 Oct 2010 16:26:18 -0500
Isn't this what the gascolator does and it should be mounted at the lowest point below the carb from what I understand.> Date: Wed=2C 13 Oct 2010 16:26:18 -0500
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Original Posted By: "Jack"
Gascolator works great for getting water out, even after 2 monsoons at Brodhead.--------Kevin PurteeNX899KPAustin/Georgetown, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Gascolator works great for getting water out, even after 2 monsoons at Brodhead.--------Kevin PurteeNX899KPAustin/Georgetown, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Tim, Billy and Harvey, thanks very much for your comments. Not sure Idetailed well enough. I do plan to have a gasolator with a drain (alldon=92t). Also I have two sumps in the tank to allow draining accumulatedwater hopefully before it enters the fuel line, the sump and drain at thebottom of my float gauge. The reason for my question initially was becauseof the design of the Stearman sump (picture attached). Note how the sump isbelow the actual intake level for the fuel. It=92s a great design but I felttoo large for the Piet. If I can keep water out of the line before goingthrough the gasolator and to the engine I think that=92s good. That=92s allabout clear as mud.Again I appreciate the help!JackDSM _____
Tim, Billy and Harvey, thanks very much for your comments. Not sure Idetailed well enough. I do plan to have a gasolator with a drain (alldon=92t). Also I have two sumps in the tank to allow draining accumulatedwater hopefully before it enters the fuel line, the sump and drain at thebottom of my float gauge. The reason for my question initially was becauseof the design of the Stearman sump (picture attached). Note how the sump isbelow the actual intake level for the fuel. It=92s a great design but I felttoo large for the Piet. If I can keep water out of the line before goingthrough the gasolator and to the engine I think that=92s good. That=92s allabout clear as mud.Again I appreciate the help!JackDSM _____
Pietenpol-List: Re: Fuel sump question
Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
Ah, now I see what you were talking about. A seperate small depression expresslyfor catching water. This makes more sense, provided you drain this mini-sumpprior to each flight per the checklist. I can see how this setup could bea good thing.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Ah, now I see what you were talking about. A seperate small depression expresslyfor catching water. This makes more sense, provided you drain this mini-sumpprior to each flight per the checklist. I can see how this setup could bea good thing.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________