---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 06/27/14: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:15 AM - in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? (Sacha) 2. 11:43 AM - Re: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? (Guy Buchanan) 3. 12:24 PM - Re: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? (Vance Simons) 4. 12:53 PM - Re: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? (Vance Simons) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:15:42 AM PST US From: "Sacha" Subject: RotaxEngines-List: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? After my issues with my feeder tank becoming blocked with silicone gasket material, I have cleaned the tanks and header tank. Now I'd like to install an in-line filter between each wing-tank and the header tank. (I already have a gascolator between the header tank and the fuel pump, so the purpose of the in-line filters is really just to stop any goo getting to the header tank and blocking the fuel supply line to the engine). Are there any in-line filters that are NOT recommended? I've heard that plastic in-line filters are not advisable. Metal sounds safe, but is not easily inspectable. Glass doesn't sound so safe. What are folks using? ACS has a couple of different options but none (except the most expensive one "Micron 10") come with fuel flow and pressure drop specs. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:43:45 AM PST US From: Guy Buchanan Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? This is similar to what I use, except it's between the header and engine. It's huge and I don't think it could ever reasonably clog. I don't filter into the header tank if you except the finger filters in the tank outlets to keep out the big chunks. Guy Buchanan Ramona, CA Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded Now a glider pilot, too. On 6/27/2014 6:14 AM, Sacha wrote: > > After my issues with my feeder tank becoming blocked with silicone gasket > material, I have cleaned the tanks and header tank. > > Now I'd like to install an in-line filter between each wing-tank and the > header tank. (I already have a gascolator between the header tank and the > fuel pump, so the purpose of the in-line filters is really just to stop any > goo getting to the header tank and blocking the fuel supply line to the > engine). > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:24:17 PM PST US Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? From: Vance Simons Purolator Proline glass filter with plastic screen filter. You can get them at most any auto store. I install them in line and once screwed together I safety wire across it to keep from spinning apart. I never used any filter with a paper type filter or ones I cant see through to inspect. Here is a picture of the filter. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dellortoshop.com%2Fc ontents%2Fmedia%2Fpro896_sytec_in_line_fuel_filter_element_replacement_ds.j pg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dellortoshop.com%2Fcontents%2Fen-us%2Fd31_D ellorto_SH1_and_SH2_Parts_Shop.html&h=300&w=249&tbnid=CKnixi_WQ9eHbM% 3A&zoom=1&q=pro-line%20fuel%20filters&docid=lT0-I-ZbpjTqcM&ei=D8KtU 9b7HomhyASenoDgAw&tbm=isch&ved=0CCYQMygJMAk&iact=rc&uact=3&page=2 &start=6&ndsp=6 Vance After my issues with my feeder tank becoming blocked with silicone gasket material, I have cleaned the tanks and header tank. Now I'd like to install an in-line filter between each wing-tank and the header tank. (I already have a gascolator between the header tank and the fuel pump, so the purpose of the in-line filters is really just to stop any goo getting to the header tank and blocking the fuel supply line to the engine). Are there any in-line filters that are NOT recommended? I've heard that plastic in-line filters are not advisable. Metal sounds safe, but is not easily inspectable. Glass doesn't sound so safe. What are folks using? ACS has a couple of different options but none (except the most expensive one "Micron 10") come with fuel flow and pressure drop specs. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:53:39 PM PST US Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? From: Vance Simons I have used these on three differ airplanes and never had a problem with them. Easy to inspect and easy to change filters in. Vance On Jun 27, 2014 6:19 AM, "Sacha" wrote: > > After my issues with my feeder tank becoming blocked with silicone gasket > material, I have cleaned the tanks and header tank. > > Now I'd like to install an in-line filter between each wing-tank and the > header tank. (I already have a gascolator between the header tank and the > fuel pump, so the purpose of the in-line filters is really just to stop any > goo getting to the header tank and blocking the fuel supply line to the > engine). > > Are there any in-line filters that are NOT recommended? I've heard that > plastic in-line filters are not advisable. Metal sounds safe, but is not > easily inspectable. Glass doesn't sound so safe. What are folks using? > ACS has a couple of different options but none (except the most expensive > one "Micron 10") come with fuel flow and pressure drop specs. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rotaxengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RotaxEngines-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/rotaxengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rotaxengines-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.