---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 08/03/13: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:59 AM - rides last evening (Ralph B) 2. 07:29 PM - Need explanation of fuel system w/dual 5gal pickups (dsmithlib) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:59:16 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: rides last evening From: "Ralph B" I gave all my grandkids rides last evening. It was a very nice evening to fly. Ralph B -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000+ hours 26 years flying it Kolbra 912ULS N20386 200 hours Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=405850#405850 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/leanna_2__824.jpg ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:29:28 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Need explanation of fuel system w/dual 5gal pickups From: "dsmithlib" I am rebuilding a Firestar II project. It has two 5 gal tanks, I have the plans from the mid-90's and (I thought) I had a pretty good understanding of aviation fuel systems and venting. However, I am seeing both tanks fed together to a T and then up to the pump or primer etc.. What I am missing is how the fuel is drawn from the tanks equally. It seems to me that once air is introduced to EITHER fuel pickup, the system will be fuel starved. I realize there is something I am not picking up from the drawings. I do not see any depiction of the venting which may hold the key. In any event, I would appreciate a few comments on best practices for plumbing the two standard 5 gal tanks. Thanks, Dave -------- Dave Smith RV7 Flying Kolb Firestar II (in-progress) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=405880#405880 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-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/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-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.