---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 12/23/19: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:29 AM - Re: Re: Algae in Fuel Tank (Alan Burrill) 2. 12:42 AM - Re: Tri-Gear Conversion (Europa48) 3. 01:13 PM - Algae in fuel tank (crouton) 4. 07:14 PM - Re:Algae in fuel tank (crouton) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:29:24 AM PST US From: Alan Burrill Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Algae in Fuel Tank Thanks. Not had the problem myself but I wonder if a good dose of Avgas might help. Alan Sent from my iPad > On 22 Dec 2019, at 22:39, Patrick Tunney wrote: > > > I assume it was normal unleaded prior to my involvement. > > I have used unleaded from the local station, the carbs were serviced and engine operation was good, but after a period of 3 weeks i had trouble starting, and then found that no fuel was entering the carbs. > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=493939#493939 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:42:30 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Tri-Gear Conversion From: "Europa48" What is the reason for you wanting to do a conversion to a tri-gear? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=493952#493952 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:13:58 PM PST US From: crouton Subject: Europa-List: Algae in fuel tank Sent from my iPad ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:14:24 PM PST US From: crouton Subject: Europa-List: Re:Algae in fuel tank I had this problem with a Europa which had been stored for 15 years. It was not algae. It was a very adhesive varnish deposit which had developed over the 15 undisturbed years. It required scraping, repeated flushing, and required using a borescope to be able to ensure it was completely removed from each surface. This took days and considerable tool improvisation to accomplish this through the 2 fuel outlets. If you have a fuel gauge hole in the top youre lucky. It was worth it. In the 4 subsequent years the filters have remained clean, but I do replace them a couple of times a year, With regard to storage: If you anticipate a couple of months storage fillup with avgas. It iis very stable and will not form varnish, nor will it lose octane. Never store mogas-ethanol fuel for any term and if you do, fill your tank completely to prevent the tank breathing due to temperature change and the ethanol pulling out the airs humidity. Another reason to store no-ethanol mogas with full tanks, (especially in a Classic) in early, non flouridated tanks, is that ethanol will leach plasticisers out of the plastic tank leading to a tendency to crack due to embrittlement. I hope this is useful and I wish everyone the delights of the season. Creighton Smith. A009 Sent from my iPad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.