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1. 04:16 AM - Re: Leaky Header tank (Catz631@aol.com)
2. 06:14 AM - Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (FlyboyTR)
3. 06:16 AM - Re: IO240 alternator swap and coupler failure (FlyboyTR)
4. 07:13 AM - Re: Fuel line antifreeze (Noelloveys)
5. 07:29 AM - Re: Newbie mistake - pulled the sump plug to drain my tanks (FlyboyTR)
6. 08:01 AM - Re: Fuel line antifreeze (Michel Verheughe)
7. 09:25 AM - Re: Newbie mistake - pulled the sump plug to drain my tanks (cschmokel)
8. 09:36 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (Lynn Matteson)
9. 10:16 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (Patrick Reilly)
10. 10:17 AM - N443DM Flies at last (DanM)
11. 10:56 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (Guy Buchanan)
12. 11:21 AM - Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (Dorsal)
13. 11:34 AM - Re: N443DM Flies at last (Lynn Matteson)
14. 11:46 AM - Re: N443DM Flies at last (jdmcbean)
15. 11:46 AM - Re: pitot tube (bob noffs)
16. 11:55 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (Lynn Matteson)
17. 11:56 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (Lynn Matteson)
18. 03:02 PM - pitot tube (bob noffs)
19. 03:34 PM - Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (Dorsal)
20. 04:37 PM - Re: pitot tube (Lowell Fitt)
21. 05:13 PM - Re: Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) (Patrick Reilly)
22. 05:18 PM - Re: N443DM Flies at last (Patrick Reilly)
23. 08:59 PM - Re: N443DM Flies at last (Weiss Richard)
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| Subject: | Re: Leaky Header tank |
TITE SEAL is another good product for sealing fuel/oil fittings. We have
used this product for years at our airport and it has never failed to do the
job. It too is available from Spruce. You could have it in 2 days Travis.
Dick Maddux
Fox 4
Milton,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
Well...Nothing went boom at the airport! [Shocked] I injected some silicone
into the fitting prior to cutting the nipple. All parts were removed without
issue. The finger strainer was clean as a pin! There was a tiny bit of residue
laying under the strainer in the little sump area. No heartburn there!
Today I will complete the mods to the left wing root rib and reconnect the fuel
system on that side. Then, do the right wing.
The header tank has a fitting/plug on the end/side of the tank, near the top.
Was this for the addition of a low fuel sensor? I know there are several available
(I was looking at Murle Williams unit, self contained little can, that sits
on top of the tank). Is there one that just screws into the tank?
Lynn...good story!
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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
ADI-II Autopilot
AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
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| Subject: | Re: IO240 alternator swap and coupler failure |
????? Is there really such a part? I would be willing to take a look at it. ...would
even give it a try (after a CLOSE inspection!). :D
Travis
Aerobatics(at)aol.com wrote:
> Painful when you buy almost the exact same part from NAPA Aviation Supply for
60.00 and it has a full year warranty no questions.... hmmmmm
> --
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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
ADI-II Autopilot
AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
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| Subject: | Fuel line antifreeze |
Isopropyl is used as a dryer in things like brake air lines and fuel for
cars but not close to the concentrations that ethanol is used in gas. A
small bottle of isopropyl is usually enough to treat several gallons of gas.
I wasn't able to find out if there is a phase separation process with
isopropyl as there is with ethanol but on one occasion I had a considerable
quantity of water in my snowmobile tank. The isopropyl didn't help at all
and I'm sure I had it mixed at a very high concentration. The only reason I
even tried the isopropyl is I thought I only had a little water in my tank.
I was wrong. For much smaller quantities of water in the gas isopropyl has
worked many times by many people.
Ethanol will actually remove moisture form air and unfortunately mix it in
with your gas. When it gets cold enough there is the possibility that the
ethanol laden with water will phase separate in your fuel tank. I haven't
found any evidence of this happening with isopropyl. So to answer your
question ethanol will suspend moisture in your fuel as long as it doesn't
get too cold or too concentrated with water.
Long and short of it is if you get into a situation where you think you have
to use antifreeze a low concentration of isopropyl would probably be better
for your engine than ethanol which will under cooling conditions phase
separate if the water concentration is high enough.
Gee I didn't think I could get through that without mentioning the dangers
of flying with... :-)
Noel
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[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gustafson
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 12:38 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Fuel line antifreeze
<agustafson@chartermi.net>
I know that ethanol and isopropyl are 2 different things, but, does having
ethanol in auto gas prevent water in fuel from freezing like isopropyl does.
In other words, is there still a need for isoprpyl to prevent fuel line and
carb bowl icing.
Note, I am aware of the draw backs of any kind of alcohol in aircraft fuel
so please don't lecture me on that.
Aaron Gustafson
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| Subject: | Re: Newbie mistake - pulled the sump plug to drain my tanks |
Carl,
You're not the first person to do that! :D I have a twist lock, quick drain valve installed on my header tank for draining purposes. This is a link to them: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/curtisquickdv2.php.
I have a Mr. Funnel that I hang off the valve to catch the fuel as it drains.
I have siphoned a few times...but if time allows...prefer to drain through the
header tank.
Travis :D
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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
ADI-II Autopilot
AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
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| Subject: | RE: Fuel line antifreeze |
> From: Noelloveys [noelloveys@yahoo.ca]
> Ethanol will actually remove moisture from air
Really Noel? Rats, now I understand why, when I open a bottle of moonshine, I feel
so dry in my troath; it dries up the air!
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Newbie mistake - pulled the sump plug to drain my tanks |
Thanks for the help everybody! I'm going to grab one of those twist lock plugs
once I empty the tanks out. Speaking of which, does anybody have recommendations
for electric fuel pumps for re-filling the tanks?
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
I have the same opening in my header, Travis, and if memory serves
me, there is a float valve that will screw into this opening, but for
some reason my switch wouldn't work....switch was too long, or
something like that. I do know that you have to be careful screwing
the switch into that opening, so that the float doesn't flop over and
hit something and you break it off inside. I ended up getting the
Williams can, and using my switch. He does sell it as a complete
unit. I see the benefit of having his external can as giving you
about a 2 minute earlier warning than the in-header-tank
version....and I need all the help I can get. : ) There are also
optical sensors available, I've heard.
Ah yes, the good old days of welding bravery/stupidity. Nowadays I
exhibit my bravery/stupidity in other ways.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 807.7 hrs
Countdown to 1000 hrs~193 to go
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying (and learning)
On Nov 4, 2009, at 9:07 AM, FlyboyTR wrote:
>
> Well...Nothing went boom at the airport! [Shocked] I injected
> some silicone into the fitting prior to cutting the nipple. All
> parts were removed without issue. The finger strainer was clean as
> a pin! There was a tiny bit of residue laying under the strainer
> in the little sump area. No heartburn there!
>
> Today I will complete the mods to the left wing root rib and
> reconnect the fuel system on that side. Then, do the right wing.
>
> The header tank has a fitting/plug on the end/side of the tank,
> near the top. Was this for the addition of a low fuel sensor? I
> know there are several available (I was looking at Murle Williams
> unit, self contained little can, that sits on top of the tank). Is
> there one that just screws into the tank?
>
> Lynn...good story!
>
> --------
> Travis Rayner
> Mobile, AL
> Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
> Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
> ADI-II Autopilot
> AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270930#270930
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
Lynn, Tell me more about the float switch problems you experienced. I have
one in my header tank, and the damn thing won't work. I pulled it out
checked it with continuty meter. It seemed to work again . I put it back in
and again it doesn't work. The switch is hooked to ground to close and
complete the circuit with power directly to the warning light. The light
stays lit. The circuit is complete all the time. I know I haven't got the
switch in upside down. It has to be a magnetic switch of some kind as the
pivoting float cannot, and does not attach by wire. I think the magnet must
be too weak to work when installed in the tank for some reason.
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford, IL
On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
>
> I have the same opening in my header, Travis, and if memory serves me,
> there is a float valve that will screw into this opening, but for some
> reason my switch wouldn't work....switch was too long, or something like
> that. I do know that you have to be careful screwing the switch into that
> opening, so that the float doesn't flop over and hit something and you break
> it off inside. I ended up getting the Williams can, and using my switch. He
> does sell it as a complete unit. I see the benefit of having his external
> can as giving you about a 2 minute earlier warning than the in-header-tank
> version....and I need all the help I can get. : ) There are also optical
> sensors available, I've heard.
>
> Ah yes, the good old days of welding bravery/stupidity. Nowadays I exhibit
> my bravery/stupidity in other ways.
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
> Jabiru 2200, #2062, 807.7 hrs
> Countdown to 1000 hrs~193 to go
> Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
> Rotec TBI-40 injection
> Status: flying (and learning)
>
>
> On Nov 4, 2009, at 9:07 AM, FlyboyTR wrote:
>
>>
>> Well...Nothing went boom at the airport! [Shocked] I injected some
>> silicone into the fitting prior to cutting the nipple. All parts were
>> removed without issue. The finger strainer was clean as a pin! There was a
>> tiny bit of residue laying under the strainer in the little sump area. No
>> heartburn there!
>>
>> Today I will complete the mods to the left wing root rib and reconnect the
>> fuel system on that side. Then, do the right wing.
>>
>> The header tank has a fitting/plug on the end/side of the tank, near the
>> top. Was this for the addition of a low fuel sensor? I know there are
>> several available (I was looking at Murle Williams unit, self contained
>> little can, that sits on top of the tank). Is there one that just screws
>> into the tank?
>>
>> Lynn...good story!
>>
>> --------
>> Travis Rayner
>> Mobile, AL
>> Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
>> Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
>> ADI-II Autopilot
>> AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270930#270930
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | N443DM Flies at last |
Sunday, 11/1/09, 11:00 AM N443DM took the air for the first time. All went well
with 1/2 hour flight ,all gages in the green, only one minor problem with a slightly
heavy right wing. I didn't fly N443DM, being non current but I found an
experienced Kitfox pilot to do the 1st flight as well as the 40 hrs phase 1.
Once the 40 hour test phase is complete I have an instructor that will instruct
me in my airplane which I think is the way to go..
--------
Dan Mc Intyre
Kitfox IV , Phase 1
Jabiru 2200 , 4.0 hours
Sensenich 62x46
N443DM
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
At 06:07 AM 11/4/2009, you wrote:
>The header tank has a fitting/plug on the end/side of the tank, near
>the top. Was this for the addition of a low fuel sensor? I know
>there are several available (I was looking at Murle Williams unit,
>self contained little can, that sits on top of the tank). Is there
>one that just screws into the tank?
That's where I have my low fuel sensor. It's a simple teeter-totter
float sensor, probably got from ACS long ago. Check out Highwing LLC.
They also have a sensor and have a better quality reputation than Murle.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 400 hrs. and counting
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
FWIW, When I covered my wing I put a U-shaped aluminum reinforcing plate under
the fuel fitting. If I should need to inspect the finger strainer I will be able
to cut the fabric and fabricate a simple cover plate.
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| Subject: | Re: N443DM Flies at last |
Way to go, Dan! It's a great feeling, isn't it, seeing your bird
finally fly? That was the case with my 'fox, as I wasn't even a pilot
yet, and had to enlist others to fly the 40 off. I got a guy who
didn't even have a Kitfox in his "resume" but he knew what he was
doing, and after the 40 was history, he completed my training in
it....and the skies haven't been safe for others since. : )
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 807.7 hrs
Countdown to 1000 hrs~193 to go
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying (and learning)
On Nov 4, 2009, at 1:14 PM, DanM wrote:
> <danm@powerdesignelectric.com>
>
> Sunday, 11/1/09, 11:00 AM N443DM took the air for the first time.
> All went well with 1/2 hour flight ,all gages in the green, only
> one minor problem with a slightly heavy right wing. I didn't fly
> N443DM, being non current but I found an experienced Kitfox pilot
> to do the 1st flight as well as the 40 hrs phase 1.
>
> Once the 40 hour test phase is complete I have an instructor that
> will instruct me in my airplane which I think is the way to go..
>
> --------
> Dan Mc Intyre
> Kitfox IV , Phase 1
> Jabiru 2200 , 4.0 hours
> Sensenich 62x46
> N443DM
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270981#270981
>
>
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| Subject: | N443DM Flies at last |
Congrats Dan !!!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of DanM
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:15 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: N443DM Flies at last
Sunday, 11/1/09, 11:00 AM N443DM took the air for the first time. All went
well with 1/2 hour flight ,all gages in the green, only one minor problem
with a slightly heavy right wing. I didn't fly N443DM, being non current but
I found an experienced Kitfox pilot to do the 1st flight as well as the 40
hrs phase 1.
Once the 40 hour test phase is complete I have an instructor that will
instruct me in my airplane which I think is the way to go..
--------
Dan Mc Intyre
Kitfox IV , Phase 1
Jabiru 2200 , 4.0 hours
Sensenich 62x46
N443DM
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thanks lowell,
i am thinking of using nylaflo tubing to the pitot , made of alum.
i guess i will have to do a little mix and match to get the alum. fittings
to all fit together.
bob noffs
On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM, Lowell Fitt <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Bob,
>
> My factory pitot tube from Kitfox is 0.25" od and 0.182 id. aluminum tube.
>
> Lowell
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "bob noffs" <icubob@gmail.com>
>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:39 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: pitot tube
>
>
> hi all,
>> what inside diameter for a piot tube is being used successfully?
>> thanks bob noffs
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
Why not put the inspection ring in place during the covering job?
Then paint a couple of covers to match that area (stripes, etc), and
you're ready to cut out the fabric and install the cover if need be.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 807.7 hrs
Countdown to 1000 hrs~193 to go
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying (and learning)
On Nov 4, 2009, at 2:18 PM, Dorsal wrote:
>
> FWIW, When I covered my wing I put a U-shaped aluminum reinforcing
> plate under the fuel fitting. If I should need to inspect the
> finger strainer I will be able to cut the fabric and fabricate a
> simple cover plate.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270992#270992
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
Boy, that IS weird. I'm tempted to think that the torque of screwing
it in somehow causes a "tweak" in the body and it won't make contact
in that configuration. I'm pretty sure that your wiring is the same
as mine....hot to the bulb, and ground through the switch to a good
ground. The only thing I can suggest is to check for "normally open"
or "normally closed", but I'm sure you've done that. The switch
should "connect" when the float drops, as I'm sure you know.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 807.7 hrs
Countdown to 1000 hrs~193 to go
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying (and learning)
On Nov 4, 2009, at 1:13 PM, Patrick Reilly wrote:
> Lynn, Tell me more about the float switch problems you experienced.
> I have one in my header tank, and the damn thing won't work. I
> pulled it out checked it with continuty meter. It seemed to work
> again . I put it back in and again it doesn't work. The switch is
> hooked to ground to close and complete the circuit with power
> directly to the warning light. The light stays lit. The circuit is
> complete all the time. I know I haven't got the switch in upside
> down. It has to be a magnetic switch of some kind as the pivoting
> float cannot, and does not attach by wire. I think the magnet must
> be too weak to work when installed in the tank for some reason.
>
> Pat Reilly
> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
> Rockford, IL
>
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
> wrote:
>
> I have the same opening in my header, Travis, and if memory serves
> me, there is a float valve that will screw into this opening, but
> for some reason my switch wouldn't work....switch was too long, or
> something like that. I do know that you have to be careful screwing
> the switch into that opening, so that the float doesn't flop over
> and hit something and you break it off inside. I ended up getting
> the Williams can, and using my switch. He does sell it as a
> complete unit. I see the benefit of having his external can as
> giving you about a 2 minute earlier warning than the in-header-tank
> version....and I need all the help I can get. : ) There are also
> optical sensors available, I've heard.
>
> Ah yes, the good old days of welding bravery/stupidity. Nowadays I
> exhibit my bravery/stupidity in other ways.
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
> Jabiru 2200, #2062, 807.7 hrs
> Countdown to 1000 hrs~193 to go
> Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
> Rotec TBI-40 injection
> Status: flying (and learning)
>
>
> On Nov 4, 2009, at 9:07 AM, FlyboyTR wrote:
>
>
> Well...Nothing went boom at the airport! [Shocked] I injected
> some silicone into the fitting prior to cutting the nipple. All
> parts were removed without issue. The finger strainer was clean as
> a pin! There was a tiny bit of residue laying under the strainer
> in the little sump area. No heartburn there!
>
> Today I will complete the mods to the left wing root rib and
> reconnect the fuel system on that side. Then, do the right wing.
>
> The header tank has a fitting/plug on the end/side of the tank,
> near the top. Was this for the addition of a low fuel sensor? I
> know there are several available (I was looking at Murle Williams
> unit, self contained little can, that sits on top of the tank). Is
> there one that just screws into the tank?
>
> Lynn...good story!
>
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> Travis Rayner
> Mobile, AL
> Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
> Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
> ADI-II Autopilot
> AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
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another question................what is being used to connect the pitot to
the cabin? something semi rigid like nylo-seal or soft , flexible tubing
that can be hose clamped to a ''barb''?
bob noffs
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
Lynn Matteson wrote:
> Why not put the inspection ring in place during the covering job?
> Then paint a couple of covers to match that area (stripes, etc), and
> you're ready to cut out the fabric and install the cover if need be.
>
> Lynn
> That is what I did except is was more like 1/2 an inspection ring, I probably
didn't word my response very well. This could also be done after the covering
job if need be.
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> On Nov 4, 2009, at 2:18 PM, Dorsal wrote:
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> > FWIW, When I covered my wing I put a U-shaped aluminum reinforcing
> > plate under the fuel fitting. If I should need to inspect the
> > finger strainer I will be able to cut the fabric and fabricate a
> > simple cover plate.
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Bob,
The typical material is polyethylene tubing. Check the fittings on the
instruments for fittings and size, mine is 1/4 od. As I recall, with the
simple bent aluminum pitot tube a short length of 1/4" ID tubing is used to
connect the two in the wing. I plan on using some kind of sealant there.
Maybe Fuellube and a couple of nylon wire ties.
Lowell
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From: "bob noffs" <icubob@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 2:55 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: pitot tube
> another question................what is being used to connect the pitot to
> the cabin? something semi rigid like nylo-seal or soft , flexible tubing
> that can be hose clamped to a ''barb''?
> bob noffs
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Problems, Again! (Vixen, Series-5) |
Lynn, Torque of installation wasn't enough to hurt the switch. It is a
plastic tank. I have checked everything you mention. I'd like to get another
switch and try it, but I am afraid it wouldn't work either. And, I'm tired
of pulling the damn header tank.
Pat Reilly
On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:53 PM, Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
>
> Boy, that IS weird. I'm tempted to think that the torque of screwing it in
> somehow causes a "tweak" in the body and it won't make contact in that
> configuration. I'm pretty sure that your wiring is the same as mine....hot
> to the bulb, and ground through the switch to a good ground. The only thing
> I can suggest is to check for "normally open" or "normally closed", but I'm
> sure you've done that. The switch should "connect" when the float drops, as
> I'm sure you know.
>
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
> Jabiru 2200, #2062, 807.7 hrs
> Countdown to 1000 hrs~193 to go
> Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
> Rotec TBI-40 injection
> Status: flying (and learning)
>
>
> On Nov 4, 2009, at 1:13 PM, Patrick Reilly wrote:
>
> Lynn, Tell me more about the float switch problems you experienced. I
>> have one in my header tank, and the damn thing won't work. I pulled it out
>> checked it with continuty meter. It seemed to work again . I put it back in
>> and again it doesn't work. The switch is hooked to ground to close and
>> complete the circuit with power directly to the warning light. The light
>> stays lit. The circuit is complete all the time. I know I haven't got the
>> switch in upside down. It has to be a magnetic switch of some kind as the
>> pivoting float cannot, and does not attach by wire. I think the magnet must
>> be too weak to work when installed in the tank for some reason.
>>
>> Pat Reilly
>> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
>> Rockford, IL
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
>>
>> I have the same opening in my header, Travis, and if memory serves me,
>> there is a float valve that will screw into this opening, but for some
>> reason my switch wouldn't work....switch was too long, or something like
>> that. I do know that you have to be careful screwing the switch into that
>> opening, so that the float doesn't flop over and hit something and you break
>> it off inside. I ended up getting the Williams can, and using my switch. He
>> does sell it as a complete unit. I see the benefit of having his external
>> can as giving you about a 2 minute earlier warning than the in-header-tank
>> version....and I need all the help I can get. : ) There are also optical
>> sensors available, I've heard.
>>
>> Ah yes, the good old days of welding bravery/stupidity. Nowadays I exhibit
>> my bravery/stupidity in other ways.
>>
>> Lynn Matteson
>> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
>> Jabiru 2200, #2062, 807.7 hrs
>> Countdown to 1000 hrs~193 to go
>> Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
>> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
>> Rotec TBI-40 injection
>> Status: flying (and learning)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 4, 2009, at 9:07 AM, FlyboyTR wrote:
>>
>>
>> Well...Nothing went boom at the airport! [Shocked] I injected some
>> silicone into the fitting prior to cutting the nipple. All parts were
>> removed without issue. The finger strainer was clean as a pin! There was a
>> tiny bit of residue laying under the strainer in the little sump area. No
>> heartburn there!
>>
>> Today I will complete the mods to the left wing root rib and reconnect the
>> fuel system on that side. Then, do the right wing.
>>
>> The header tank has a fitting/plug on the end/side of the tank, near the
>> top. Was this for the addition of a low fuel sensor? I know there are
>> several available (I was looking at Murle Williams unit, self contained
>> little can, that sits on top of the tank). Is there one that just screws
>> into the tank?
>>
>> Lynn...good story!
>>
>> --------
>> Travis Rayner
>> Mobile, AL
>> Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
>> Continental IO-240, Prince P-Tip Prop
>> ADI-II Autopilot
>> AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270930#270=========
>>
>> he Contribution link below to find out more about
>> lder's Bookstore www.buildersbooks.com
>> s.com/contribution" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
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>> Forum -
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| Subject: | Re: N443DM Flies at last |
Dan, Congrats. I'm ready for airworthyness inspection and also have an
experienced pilot to fly my plane. All I need for private license is
checkride. What's your location? Nice to post that. I have met a couple of
local KF pilots by posting my location.
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 Rebuild
Rockford, IL
On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:14 PM, DanM <danm@powerdesignelectric.com> wrote:
>
> Sunday, 11/1/09, 11:00 AM N443DM took the air for the first time. All went
> well with 1/2 hour flight ,all gages in the green, only one minor problem
> with a slightly heavy right wing. I didn't fly N443DM, being non current but
> I found an experienced Kitfox pilot to do the 1st flight as well as the 40
> hrs phase 1.
>
> Once the 40 hour test phase is complete I have an instructor that will
> instruct me in my airplane which I think is the way to go..
>
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> Dan Mc Intyre
> Kitfox IV , Phase 1
> Jabiru 2200 , 4.0 hours
> Sensenich 62x46
> N443DM
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| Subject: | Re: N443DM Flies at last |
Dan,
Congrats on the first flight. It's certainly an accomplishment to be
proud of! May you have many years of fun, safe, flying.
Way to go.
Rick Weiss
N39RW Series V Speedster, 912ULS
SkyStar S/N 1
Port Orange, FL
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