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     2. 08:03 AM - Re: IO240 (FlyboyTR)
 
 
 

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Time: 
07:56:07 AM PST US
Subject: 
Re: Fuel migration
From: 
"FlyboyTR" <flyboytr@bellsouth.net>
      
      
      Yes...if the plane is not level (wings), fuel will gravity feed to the low wing's
      tank (as stated by many folks so far...).  When I park my Vixen, I always turn
      one wing tank off to prevent flow to the other tank.  Two years ago while
      on a cross country flight, we stopped for the day, topped off both tanks and moved
      the plane to the tie down area.  In my rush...I didn't realize how unlevel
      the plane was.  To make matters worse, I had picked up a screw in the left tire
      (which was already the low side of the plane) and the tire went flat during
      the night.  Fuel had ran out the left vent, down, over and under the wing, down
      the lift strut, fuselage and landing gear.  It took 7 gallons to top the right
      tank off after the tire was repaired.
      
      That is why I usually always turn one wing tank off when parked!  ...Lesson Learned!
      :?
      
      --------
      Travis Rayner
      Mobile, AL
      Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
      Continental IO-240,  Prince P-Tip Prop
      ADI-II Autopilot
      AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
      www.enotam.net (My Flying Info Website)
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=301413#301413
      
      

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Time: 
08:03:14 AM PST US
Subject: 
Re: IO240
From: 
"FlyboyTR" <flyboytr@bellsouth.net>
      
      
      Jim,
      Great advise given so far!  Fuel pressure setting are critical for this engine.
      I check and adjust mine twice a year.  If it is a pound or two off at idle speed...it
      will idle rough, die, cough, etc.
      
      I love my 240 with the exception of the alternator drive coupling and hot starts
      (typical with most fuel injected engines).
      
      Travis   :D
      
      --------
      Travis Rayner
      Mobile, AL
      Skystar Vixen, N-789DF
      Continental IO-240,  Prince P-Tip Prop
      ADI-II Autopilot
      AnyWhereMap Navigation with weather
      www.enotam.net (My Flying Info Website)
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=301415#301415
      
      








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