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Pietenpol-List: gascolator mounting
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:41 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
Hi all,Can one mount the gascolator by simply attaching it to some sort of malethreaded bulkhead fitting and that that support it or does it need one ofthose sheet metal brackets as well?I see ACS has something with big flange which you drill and mount on thefirewall, which would be perfect, but not sure if this is approved.Bingeles shows a bracket in is books.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: gascolator mounting
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:00 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"
Douwe=3BI used one of those bulkhead fittings to mount the gascolator on 41CCwhen I rebuilt the firewall and it works great. A couple of comments though:1. Be sure you locate the gascolator so that no part of it protrudes belowthe bottom edge of the firewall. In a belly-scraper=2C you don't want thegascolator to get peeled off and start leaking gas.2. The installation instructions with the bulkhead fitting say to install adoubler on the firewall. Initially I didn't think it would be necessary withthe new stainless firewall that I have=2C but it is definitely needed in order tokeep everything rigid. Don't scrimp on size or gauge of the doubler. I thinkI used an aluminum disk and riveted it to the backside of the firewall.3. Even with the doubler=2C my gascolator still had some flex to it so I made abrace for the bottom of it by bending up some heavy aluminum wire into aV-shaped brace or stay that attaches to the lower edge of the firewall attwo points. A picture would be best but I don't have one of exactly that.However=2C I have some that may be visible and can send those directly to youunless there are others who may be interested.Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio=2C TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: gascolator mountingDate: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:10:29 -0500
Pietenpol-List: gascolator mounting
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:08 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Jim Markle"
Jack=2C you're absolutely right about the bulkhead fitting...there is no way to remove the gascolator without literally spinning itoff of the fitting and there has to be clear space on the firewall allaround it to allow that. A bracket is much easier to deal with as faras removal of the gascolator.However=2C what I liked about it was that it really cleaned up andsimplified the fuel piping. One less hose=2C a couple fewer fittings.So... just like at the cafeteria=2C you pick what you likeand put it on your plate to make your own Happy Meal!Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio=2C TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Thoughts on a lazy Sunday afternooon
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:08 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Lawrence Williams
What a coincidence! I ALSO have a quote on my shop wall:"Larry ain't lettin' up, so....BUILD FASTER!!!":-) ----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Thoughts on a lazy Sunday afternooon
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:13 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Mike Tunnicliffe