---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 06/16/10: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:56 AM - Re: Fuel migration (FlyboyTR) 2. 08:03 AM - Re: IO240 (FlyboyTR) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:56:07 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Fuel migration From: "FlyboyTR" 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:03:14 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: IO240 From: "FlyboyTR" 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-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/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-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.