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1. 08:01 AM - Re: Mk3 Xtra Fuel Tank Install.... (Richard Girard)
2. 08:28 PM - Re: Mk3 Xtra Fuel Tank Install.... (Richard Pike)
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Subject: | Re: Mk3 Xtra Fuel Tank Install.... |
I have the standard plastic tanks in my Mk 3. It was the bending over that
just did me in trying to fuel and after several tries I came up with this.
It's mostly PVC pipe with some odds and ends from strategic resources (junk
pile). The legs are titanium from a piece of tubing from Boeing Surplus and
the fittings are some old hang glider parts. Works well and prevents spills
.
Rick
On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 2:35 PM, John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> wrote:
>
> We built an 18 gal aluminum tank for my original Firestar. Made the fuel
> fill from PVC and chrome plated brass P-Trap. Ran the fill pipe back to
> the
> top rear of the fuselage under the engine or to one side of the engine.
> Can't remember for sure. Last time I flew it was 28 years ago last week.
>
> We built a 25 gal aluminum tank for my MKIII. I fill it through the top
> rear of the center section. Pain in the butt to remove and install cente
r
> section, but that is a task I seldom am required to do.
>
> Used a sight gauge for both Kolbs secured to the rear bulkhead so I
> could/can easily see the fuel level. Very accurate and fail safe, I hope
.
>
> john h
> mkIII
> Titus, Alabama
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of k3x
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 12:05 PM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Mk3 Xtra Fuel Tank Install....
>
>
> Dennis at the Kolb facility is making up an aluminum 18 gal. tank for the
> 3X
> . I'm not fond of a fill in the interior of a fuselage so am looking for
> ideas for an exterior fill. Rural nature of use will require fueling fro
m
> cans at least half the time so underwing location doesn't seem too
> feasible..... has there been any success mounting one below the engine
> through the aft flat area of the fuselage or vertically through the cente
r
> section? At this point the tank and fuselage fittings can be located
> wherever works best.
> Mike Cranson
>
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478844#478844
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Subject: | Re: Mk3 Xtra Fuel Tank Install.... |
rickofudall wrote:
> I have the standard plastic tanks in my Mk 3. It was the bending over that
> just did me in trying to fuel and after several tries I came up with this.
> It's mostly PVC pipe with some odds and ends from strategic resources (junk
> pile). The legs are titanium from a piece of tubing from Boeing Surplus and
> the fittings are some old hang glider parts. Works well and prevents spills
PSSSTT! Rick! The picture! You forgot the picture!
Rick!
Rick?
You OK Bro? Talk to me Rick!
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing.
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