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If you are seeing effect on sealing tape, you have the beginnings of
leakage, either from an old hose or from end plate seal. I change my hoses
every 3-4 yrs as cheap insurance against deterioration.
If that doesn't cure problem, then I'd pull wing away from fuselage and
examine the end plate and associated fuel sender for seepage, possibly from
end plate screws or sender screws. If plate seal is deteriorating and
weeping at glass to plate joint, it needs to be removed and cleaned and
resealed with polysulphide.
Bob H
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> 1. 12:54 PM - Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy? (triumphrider)
> 2. 02:22 PM - Re: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy? (Brian Anderson)
> 3. 05:06 PM - Re: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy? (Esa Lehto)
> 4. 05:28 PM - Re: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
> (pulsar331@sbcglobal.net)
> 5. 05:55 PM - Re: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy? (Keith Palmer)
> 6. 06:18 PM - Re: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy? (Brian Anderson)
> 7. 06:41 PM - Re: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy? (Keith Palmer)
> 8. 06:44 PM - Re: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy? (Brian Anderson)
> 9. 10:14 PM - Re: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy? (Esa Lehto)
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> ________________________________ Message 1
> _____________________________________
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> Time: 12:54:55 PM PST US
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
> From: "triumphrider" <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
>
>
> I have a Pulsar XP (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a distinct
> mechanical/
> fuel smell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line connectors to the fuel
> tank selection switch. However, I do have a wee bit of very light moisture
> that
> has become evident at the joint of the left wing to the fuselage-at the joint
> I have 1.5 Inch 3M tape I've used to close the gap as gap tape and it's
> getting
> a little tacky on the underside. Can't tell if it's from the fuel tank check
> valve or at the joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips on the hanger floor
> ( I have a Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not of exhaust or fumes. It
> just smells like the cotton fabric sound covering on the walls has taken a lot
> of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally, I have not taken the wings off,
> nor did the previous owner. But, I think it's plausible that it's a fuel line
> connector.
>
> Any thoughts on this? Had a similar situation. Is a Glades Fresh Scent plug-in
> the answer? (If It was my wife's plane it would smell like lavender when you
> pushed open the canopy! Ha!)
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 02:22:17 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>
>
> A number of us have had fuel smells in the cockpit in the past, due primarily
> to
> inexplicable percolation of stuff through rubber fuel hoses in the cockpit.
> This issue was discussed at length a few years ago both on the web group at at
> the gathering in Kansas.
>
> If this is the problem that you have then a solution is to change the hoses
> out
> for teflon hoses. A number of us have done that successfully. Some years back
> I did a little power point presentation on the issue for the Kansas gathering.
> Happy to send you a copy if you would like.
>
> Brian
>
>
> On 17/12/2012, at 9:54 AM, triumphrider <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I have a Pulsar XP (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a distinct
>> mechanical/
> fuel smell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line connectors to the fuel
> tank selection switch. However, I do have a wee bit of very light moisture
> that has become evident at the joint of the left wing to the fuselage-at the
> joint
> I have 1.5 Inch 3M tape I've used to close the gap as gap tape and it's
> getting a little tacky on the underside. Can't tell if it's from the fuel tank
> check valve or at the joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips on the hanger
> floor
> ( I have a Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not of exhaust or fumes.
> It just smells like the cotton fabric sound covering on the walls has taken a
> lot of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally, I have not taken the wings
> off, nor did the previous owner. But, I think it's plausible that it's a fuel
> line connector.
>>
>> Any thoughts on this? Had a similar situation. Is a Glades Fresh Scent
>> plug-in
> the answer? (If It was my wife's plane it would smell like lavender when you
> pushed open the canopy! Ha!)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 05:06:18 PM PST US
> From: Esa Lehto <esalehto@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>
> Hi Brian,=0A=0APlease share your presentation with all of us by posting it
> to Pulsar Yahoo group.=0A=0AEsa,=0APulsar XP=0ARotax 912 UL=0A=0A=0A=0A____
> ____________________________=0A From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>=0A
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?=0A =0A--> Pulsar-
> List message posted by: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>=0A=0AA number of
> us have had fuel smells in the cockpit in the past, due primarily to inexp
> licable percolation of stuff through rubber fuel hoses in the cockpit. This
> issue was discussed at length a few years ago both on the web group at at
> the gathering in Kansas.=0A=0AIf this is the problem that you have then a s
> olution is to change the hoses out for teflon hoses. A number of us have do
> ne that successfully. Some years back I did a little power point presentati
> on on the issue for the Kansas gathering. Happy to send you a copy if you w
> ould like.=0A=0ABrian=0A=0A=0AOn 17/12/2012, at 9:54 AM, triumphrider <inve
> stmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com> wrote:=0A=0A> --> Pulsar-List message post
> ed by: "triumphrider" <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>=0A> =0A> I have
> a Pulsar XP- (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a distinct mech
> anical/ fuel smell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line connectors to the f
> uel tank selection switch. However, I do have a wee bit of very light moist
> ure that has become evident at the joint of the left wing to the fuselage-a
> t the joint I have 1.5 Inch- 3M tape I've used to close the gap as gap ta
> pe and it's getting a little tacky on the underside. Can't tell if it's fro
> m the fuel tank check valve or at the joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips
> on the hanger floor ( I have a Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not
> of exhaust or fumes. It just smells like the cotton fabric sound covering o
> n the walls has taken a lot of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally,
> I have not taken the wings off, nor did the previous owner. But, I think it
> 's plausible that it's a fuel line connector.=0A> =0A> Any thoughts on this
> ? Had a similar situation. Is a Glades Fresh Scent plug-in the answer?- (
> If It was my wife's plane it would smell like lavender when you pushed open
> the canopy! Ha!)=0A> =0A> =0A> =0A> =0A> Read this topic online here:=0A>
> =0A> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552=0A> =0A>
> ================
>
> ________________________________ Message 4
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 05:28:14 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
> From: pulsar331@sbcglobal.net
>
> If you have the original resistance fuel Level sending units, don't forget t
> o check the electrical connection terminal packing seal. That fiber gasket/
> seal eventually dries out and leaks just enough to get wet and cause a smell
> .
>
>
> On Dec 16, 2012, at 8:05 PM, Esa Lehto <esalehto@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Brian,
>>
>> Please share your presentation with all of us by posting it to Pulsar Yaho
> o group.
>>
>> Esa,
>> Pulsar XP
>> Rotax 912 UL
>>
>> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>> To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
>> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 2:21 PM
>> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>>
>>
>> A number of us have had fuel smells in the cockpit in the past, due primar
> ily to inexplicable percolation of stuff through rubber fuel hoses in the co
> ckpit. This issue was discussed at length a few years ago both on the web gr
> oup at at the gathering in Kansas.
>>
>> If this is the problem that you have then a solution is to change the hose
> s out for teflon hoses. A number of us have done that successfully. Some yea
> rs back I did a little power point presentation on the issue for the Kansas g
> athering. Happy to send you a copy if you would like.
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>> On 17/12/2012, at 9:54 AM, triumphrider <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.c
> om> wrote:
>>
> tant@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> I have a Pulsar XP (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a distin
> ct mechanical/ fuel smell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line connectors to
> the fuel tank selection switch. However, I do have a wee bit of very light m
> oisture that has become evident at the joint of the left wing to the fuselag
> e-at the joint I have 1.5 Inch 3M tape I've used to close the gap as gap ta
> pe and it's getting a little tacky on the underside. Can't tell if it's from
> the fuel tank check valve or at the joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips o
> n the hanger floor ( I have a Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not of e
> xhaust or fumes. It just smells like the cotton fabric sound covering on the
> walls has taken a lot of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally, I hav
> e not taken the wings off, nor did the previous owner. But, I think it's pla
> usible that it's a fuel line connector.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on this? Had a similar situation. Is a Glades Fresh Scent p
> lug-in the answer? (If It was my wife's plane it would smell like lavender w
> hen you pushed open the canopy! Ha!)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>
>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> www.homebuilthelp com/Navigator?Pulsar-List" target
> "_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navig - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS -
> <====
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> ________________________________ Message 5
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 05:55:16 PM PST US
> From: "Keith Palmer" <kdpalmer@mweb.co.za>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>
>
> After 14 years I would go along with Brian's theory of deteriating fuel
> hoses.
>
> K'd
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian Anderson" <briana@xtra.co.nz>
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 12:21 AM
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>
>
>>
>> A number of us have had fuel smells in the cockpit in the past, due
>> primarily to inexplicable percolation of stuff through rubber fuel hoses
>> in the cockpit. This issue was discussed at length a few years ago both on
>> the web group at at the gathering in Kansas.
>>
>> If this is the problem that you have then a solution is to change the
>> hoses out for teflon hoses. A number of us have done that successfully.
>> Some years back I did a little power point presentation on the issue for
>> the Kansas gathering. Happy to send you a copy if you would like.
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>> On 17/12/2012, at 9:54 AM, triumphrider
>> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> I have a Pulsar XP (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a
>>> distinct mechanical/ fuel smell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line
>>> connectors to the fuel tank selection switch. However, I do have a wee
>>> bit of very light moisture that has become evident at the joint of the
>>> left wing to the fuselage-at the joint I have 1.5 Inch 3M tape I've used
>>> to close the gap as gap tape and it's getting a little tacky on the
>>> underside. Can't tell if it's from the fuel tank check valve or at the
>>> joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips on the hanger floor ( I have a
>>> Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not of exhaust or fumes. It just
>>> smells like the cotton fabric sound covering on the walls has taken a lot
>>> of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally, I have not taken the wings
>>> off, nor did the previous owner. But, I think it's plausible that it's a
>>> fuel line connector.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on this? Had a similar situation. Is a Glades Fresh Scent
>>> plug-in the answer? (If It was my wife's plane it would smell like
>>> lavender when you pushed open the canopy! Ha!)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>
>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 6
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 06:18:03 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>
>
> Hi Keith,
>
> The issue we had was actually with new fuel hoses- - - gates and other brands
> of
> hose as well. Anyhow the teflon types immediately solved the problem.
>
> Brian
>
>
> On 17/12/2012, at 2:54 PM, "Keith Palmer" <kdpalmer@mweb.co.za> wrote:
>
>>
>> After 14 years I would go along with Brian's theory of deteriating fuel
>> hoses.
>>
>> K'd
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Anderson" <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>> To: <pulsar-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 12:21 AM
>> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>>
>>
>>>
>>> A number of us have had fuel smells in the cockpit in the past, due
>>> primarily
> to inexplicable percolation of stuff through rubber fuel hoses in the cockpit.
> This issue was discussed at length a few years ago both on the web group at
> at the gathering in Kansas.
>>>
>>> If this is the problem that you have then a solution is to change the hoses
> out for teflon hoses. A number of us have done that successfully. Some years
> back
> I did a little power point presentation on the issue for the Kansas gathering.
> Happy to send you a copy if you would like.
>>>
>>> Brian
>>>
>>>
>>> On 17/12/2012, at 9:54 AM, triumphrider
>>> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have a Pulsar XP (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a distinct
> mechanical/ fuel smell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line connectors to the
> fuel tank selection switch. However, I do have a wee bit of very light
> moisture
> that has become evident at the joint of the left wing to the fuselage-at the
> joint I have 1.5 Inch 3M tape I've used to close the gap as gap tape and it's
> getting a little tacky on the underside. Can't tell if it's from the fuel tank
> check valve or at the joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips on the hanger
> floor
> ( I have a Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not of exhaust or fumes.
> It just smells like the cotton fabric sound covering on the walls has taken
> a lot of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally, I have not taken the
> wings
> off, nor did the previous owner. But, I think it's plausible that it's a fuel
> line connector.
>>>>
>>>> Any thoughts on this? Had a similar situation. Is a Glades Fresh Scent
>>>> plug-in
> the answer? (If It was my wife's plane it would smell like lavender when
> you pushed open the canopy! Ha!)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>>
>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 7
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 06:41:33 PM PST US
> From: "Keith Palmer" <kdpalmer@mweb.co.za>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>
>
> Brian ,
> I also go along with the brand problem - another problem I have
> experienced is swelling of hoses internally causeing a restriction - this
> also applies to hydraulic hoses because of the high pressure with hydraulics
> it allows fluid through but doesn't allow the fluid to return when the
> brakes are released causeing drag & wear.
>
> K'd
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian Anderson" <briana@xtra.co.nz>
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 4:17 AM
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>
>
>>
>> Hi Keith,
>>
>> The issue we had was actually with new fuel hoses- - - gates and other
>> brands of hose as well. Anyhow the teflon types immediately solved the
>> problem.
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>> On 17/12/2012, at 2:54 PM, "Keith Palmer" <kdpalmer@mweb.co.za> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> After 14 years I would go along with Brian's theory of deteriating fuel
>>> hoses.
>>>
>>> K'd
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Anderson" <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>>> To: <pulsar-list@matronics.com>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 12:21 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> A number of us have had fuel smells in the cockpit in the past, due
>>>> primarily to inexplicable percolation of stuff through rubber fuel hoses
>>>> in the cockpit. This issue was discussed at length a few years ago both
>>>> on the web group at at the gathering in Kansas.
>>>>
>>>> If this is the problem that you have then a solution is to change the
>>>> hoses out for teflon hoses. A number of us have done that successfully.
>>>> Some years back I did a little power point presentation on the issue for
>>>> the Kansas gathering. Happy to send you a copy if you would like.
>>>>
>>>> Brian
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 17/12/2012, at 9:54 AM, triumphrider
>>>> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a Pulsar XP (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a
>>>>> distinct mechanical/ fuel smell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line
>>>>> connectors to the fuel tank selection switch. However, I do have a wee
>>>>> bit of very light moisture that has become evident at the joint of the
>>>>> left wing to the fuselage-at the joint I have 1.5 Inch 3M tape I've
>>>>> used to close the gap as gap tape and it's getting a little tacky on
>>>>> the underside. Can't tell if it's from the fuel tank check valve or at
>>>>> the joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips on the hanger floor ( I have
>>>>> a Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not of exhaust or fumes. It
>>>>> just smells like the cotton fabric sound covering on the walls has
>>>>> taken a lot of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally, I have not
>>>>> taken the wings off, nor did the previous owner. But, I think it's
>>>>> plausible that it's a fuel line connector.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any thoughts on this? Had a similar situation. Is a Glades Fresh Scent
>>>>> plug-in the answer? (If It was my wife's plane it would smell like
>>>>> lavender when you pushed open the canopy! Ha!)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 8
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 06:44:03 PM PST US
> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>
> Esa,
>
> I've just uploaded the file, called - - - Fuel Smell.ppt
>
> Brian
>
>
> On 17/12/2012, at 2:05 PM, Esa Lehto <esalehto@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Brian,
>>
>> Please share your presentation with all of us by posting it to Pulsar
> Yahoo group.
>>
>> Esa,
>> Pulsar XP
>> Rotax 912 UL
>>
>> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>> To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
>> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 2:21 PM
>> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>>
>>
>> A number of us have had fuel smells in the cockpit in the past, due
> primarily to inexplicable percolation of stuff through rubber fuel hoses
> in the cockpit. This issue was discussed at length a few years ago both
> on the web group at at the gathering in Kansas.
>>
>> If this is the problem that you have then a solution is to change the
> hoses out for teflon hoses. A number of us have done that successfully.
> Some years back I did a little power point presentation on the issue for
> the Kansas gathering. Happy to send you a copy if you would like.
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>> On 17/12/2012, at 9:54 AM, triumphrider
> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> I have a Pulsar XP (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a
> distinct mechanical/ fuel smell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line
> connectors to the fuel tank selection switch. However, I do have a wee
> bit of very light moisture that has become evident at the joint of the
> left wing to the fuselage-at the joint I have 1.5 Inch 3M tape I've
> used to close the gap as gap tape and it's getting a little tacky on the
> underside. Can't tell if it's from the fuel tank check valve or at the
> joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips on the hanger floor ( I have a
> Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not of exhaust or fumes. It just
> smells like the cotton fabric sound covering on the walls has taken a
> lot of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally, I have not taken the
> wings off, nor did the previous owner. But, I think it's plausible that
> it's a fuel line connector.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on this? Had a similar situation. Is a Glades Fresh
> Scent plug-in the answer? (If It was my wife's plane it would smell
> like lavender when you pushed open the canopy! Ha!)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>
>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> www.homebuilthelp com/Navigator?Pulsar-List"
> target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navig -
> MATRONICS WEB FORUMS -<====
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 9
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 10:14:31 PM PST US
> From: Esa Lehto <esalehto@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?
>
> Thanks Brian! I read it, good information on the presentation.=0A=0A-Esa=0A
> =0A=0A=0A________________________________=0A From: Brian Anderson <briana@x
> tra.co.nz>=0ATo: pulsar-list@matronics.com =0ASent: Sunday, December 16, 20
> 12 6:43 PM=0ASubject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Smelling Cockpit Remedy?=0A
> =0A=0AEsa,=0A=0AI've just uploaded the file, called - - - -Fuel Smell.ppt
> =0A=0ABrian=0A=0A=0A=0AOn 17/12/2012, at 2:05 PM, Esa Lehto <esalehto@yahoo
> .com> wrote:=0A=0AHi Brian,=0A>=0A>=0A>Please share your presentation with
> all of us by posting it to Pulsar Yahoo group.=0A>=0A>=0A>Esa,=0A>Pulsar XP
> =0A>Rotax 912 UL=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>________________________________=0A> From:
> Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>=0A>To: pulsar-list@matronics.com =0A>Sen
> t: Sunday, December 16, 2012 2:21 PM=0A>Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Strong Sm
> erson <briana@xtra.co.nz>=0A>=0A>A number of us have had fuel smells in the
> cockpit in the past, due primarily to inexplicable percolation of stuff th
> rough rubber fuel hoses in the cockpit. This issue was discussed at length
> a few years ago both on the web group at at the gathering in Kansas.=0A>=0A
>> If this is the problem that you have then a solution is to change the hose
> s out for teflon hoses. A number of us have done that successfully. Some ye
> ars back I did a little power point presentation on the issue for the Kansa
> s gathering. Happy to send you a copy if you would like.=0A>=0A>Brian=0A>
> =0A>=0A>On 17/12/2012, at 9:54 AM, triumphrider <investmentsalesconsultant@
> gmail.com> wrote:=0A>=0A>> --> Pulsar-List=0A message posted by: "triumphri
> der" <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>=0A>> =0A>> I have a Pulsar XP-
> (860 TT on 912UL 80 HP) and the cockpit has a distinct mechanical/ fuel sm
> ell. Nothing is leaking at the fuel line connectors to the fuel tank select
> ion switch. However, I do have a wee bit of very light moisture that has be
> come evident at the joint of the left wing to the fuselage-at the joint I h
> ave 1.5 Inch- 3M tape I've used to close the gap as gap tape and it's get
> ting a little tacky on the underside. Can't tell if it's from the fuel tank
> check valve or at the joint of the wing. But, no fuel drips on the hanger
> floor ( I have a Carbon Monoxide alarm-so, the smell is not of exhaust or f
> umes. It just smells like the cotton fabric sound covering on the walls has
> taken a lot of smell over the past 14 years. Incidentally,=0A I have not t
> aken the wings off, nor did the previous owner. But, I think it's plausible
> that it's a fuel line connector.=0A>> =0A>> Any thoughts on this? Had a si
> milar situation. Is a Glades Fresh Scent plug-in the answer?- (If It was
> my wife's plane it would smell like lavender when you pushed open the canop
> y! Ha!)=0A>> =0A>> =0A>> =0A>> =0A>> Read this topic online here:=0A>> =0A>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390552#390552=0A>> =0A>>
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